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Petrified Wood (silicified oak wood replacement) from McDermitt District, Malheur County, Oregon

 
Petrified Wood (silicified oak wood replacement) from McDermitt District, Malheur County, Oregon

Petrified Wood (silicified oak wood replacement) from McDermitt District, Malheur County, Oregon

Petrified Wood (silicified oak wood replacement) from McDermitt District, Malheur County, Oregon

DESCRIPTION:No. 82950
Mineral:Petrified Wood (silicified oak wood replacement)
Locality:McDermitt District, Malheur County, Oregon
Description:Segment of an oak branch that was petrified (buried, then naturally replaced by silica while maintaining the original wood structure) that was polished on one end to highlight the wood patterns. Ex. Miller collection T2532
Overall Size:30x19x18 mm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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