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Lot 8008

Green Petrified Wood – Three Pieces

4 December 2005, 11:00 PST
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Green Petrified Wood – Three Pieces

Araucarioxylon and Woodworthia
Jurassic
Upper Chinle Formation, Northern Arizona

Recovered from an isolated deposit beneath four to five feet of capping stone, the distinctive green color of the present specimens is due to a 2race of the element chromium. Interestingly, with higher humidity, the fascinating color will intensify further. Three unique pieces of which two have polished ends. Specimens measuring 7 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 2in., 4 x 3 x 2 1/2in., and 3 1/2 x 3 x 2in. respectively.

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