SiS: Petrified Tree Fern Round - Authentic PSARONIUS Slab From Brazil
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:15616828 |
This is one of the few remaining examples of the rarest and best preserved of this tree fern species I have. This particular log had either an animal intrusion or rot cavity that formed through about half of its length which is what caused the cavity you now see in the cross section of this slab. It's still reasonably complete and shows the distinctive growth structure of this less common type of tree fern clearly. Despi...te the antiquated and even tortured appearance, you won't believe how intricately preserved this rare Psaronius is until you see it in person! You can also rest assured that this one actually is the rarer and more collectible Psaronius (probably sinuosis) hand selected, imported, cut and finished by yours truly!! We have carefully prepared this slab to produce a sturdy display specimen with a beautiful finish. The simple truth is that we may never see any more of these brought out of Brazil as the laws changed and export is no longer permitted. This is one of the best of the rarer variety of these fossils we have to offer and among the last of what we imported more than a decade ago - and the polish is fabulous! Don't miss it! A couple of years ago I started seeing some really curious material that I hadn't seen before. A dealer in Tucson had 1/2 dozen saucer plate sized round cross sections of an interesting petrified plant that I later learned was tree fern, a tree like trunk that pre-dates many modern trees. That discovery kicked off a 2 1/2 year odyssey that eventually took me to Brazil where I was able to make contact with one of the few legal exporters of these exceptional fossils. I not only had the chance to do some rockhounding on his claims, but I also had the opportunity to hand select several exceptional quality petrified tree fern logs (among other petrified trunks) from multiple distinct species from his export inventory. What I returned with put the specimens I'd originally discovered to shame and I'm confident that I now have some of the finest specimens available from this wonderful deposit. The selection of raw material, combined with the quality of our own lapidary work makes our exotic petrified wood and tree fern unmatched! The entire adventure has been both fascinating and educational. I've made some great new friends in the process and now have the chance to share the fruits of all this work with you collectors here on eBay. One of the species of tree fern that I had never even seen until I was preparing to travel to Brazil has proven how incomplete the conflicting references on these rare and beautiful specimens are. It's a Psaronius that shows the distinct "flat worm" shaped interior xylem in the center, and most sources agree that it's Psaronius brasiliensis. The center xylem in this piece wrap around like a maze of linguini - easily one of the best preserved fossil specimens in the lot - truly fascinating!! What no one disputes is that the quality of these well preserved and highly agatized specimens is unlike anything previously available! The porous grain pattern on the outside portion of the round is where the root mantle from the tree fern cannibalized the plant to raise it off the ground and create a trunk that brought the fern several meters off the ground! The interior vesicles make up the fern frond bases themselves. Together they form one of the most unique and beautiful fossil specimens you're likely to see and one of the newest and most exciting specimens now available to petrified wood collectors. The only thing that rivals the incredible detail in these ancient fossils is the colors that they're preserved in. The best of these specimens are captured in subtle reds, yellows, purples and other appealing colors. We've selected only the best specimens to prepare and bring to market and can guarantee each piece has been prepared with the same care and attention to detail that I put into the ones that remain in my own collection. It's a Permian fossil, which makes it about 1/4 of a Billion years old! Unbelievably well preserved for it's age to say the least. If you haven't purchased from us before, you're missing out on one of the best kept secrets on eBay. We have perfected the flat lap polish to bring out a mirror perfect shine on every stone we produce. The quality of our finish work is rarely seen even by experienced collectors and something you'll appreciate with the very first stone you purchase from us. This round is cut from the center of a fairly solid log. It measures about 5 5/8" across the polished face and is cut about 0.38" thick. Stands sold separately. Sticks-in-Stones Lapidary is happily providing UPS shipping to greatly reduce shipping charges on large rock orders. We will combine all of your purchases from our shop to bring you the greatest possible value in fine Lapidary & stone collectibles!
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