Araucarioxylon W/ Exceptional Pattern From Southern Utah Polished Petrified Wood
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:4384506 |
Primitive conifer (Araucarioxylon)
Chinle Formation, Triassic
Southern Utah
** Much of the Utah petrified wood is black and we tend to avoid most of it simply on the basis of aesthetics. However, every once in a while a piece comes along from a log that has terrific patterning -- and when we find those slabs, we jump on them and acquire them right away! This one is a fine example of the aesthetics that are possible when the dark black ca...n be lightened to show contrasting areas of gray and tan. There are even some red and gold highlights in this specimen. But one of the most exciting features is the strong radial grain pattern created by the rays of the log. They simply "burst" out of the center and create a compelling pattern that draws your eye to this specimen and says "look at me first!" That is the reason why we love this slab - it has an exceptional presence that will make your other southern Utah specimens envious if they have to share their space with it in your display case!
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The Araucariaceae Family dominated the Mesozoic Forests. In the case of the Chinle Formation, the forest was located in the subtropical latitudes with a mild climate and year round precipitation. That is the reason you see so few specimens with annual growth rings. Like the tropical and subtropical species today, those giant trees just kept growing and did not stop to rest (and thereby develop a growth ring). In the 220 million years that have passed since this tree was alive and well, the entire North American continent, including all of the Chinle formation, has migrated well north through the process now known as plate tectonics. It is wonderful to have a good story to go along with an aesthetic specimen! This great slab measures 9” x 7” on the polished face and 5/8” thick. We specialize in petrified wood and plant fossils which are accurately identified as to locality of origin and family, genus or species. We don't guess and when we don't know, we say so! Your specimen will come with a label identifying the common name of the tree, the Latin name of the genus or species, the locality where it was collected, the formation and age of the material and any other pertinent information we have gleaned from our literature search. Buyer to pay shipping charge of $14.35 for delivery to addresses in the United States. We are happy to ship internationally but international bidders should use the eBay postage rate calculator before bidding to determine postal rates for first class postage charges to their country. California buyers will be charged State Sales Tax. Be sure to check out our other auctions. We are happy to combine auction winnings to save you shipping costs. .
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Chinle Formation, Triassic
Southern Utah
** Much of the Utah petrified wood is black and we tend to avoid most of it simply on the basis of aesthetics. However, every once in a while a piece comes along from a log that has terrific patterning -- and when we find those slabs, we jump on them and acquire them right away! This one is a fine example of the aesthetics that are possible when the dark black ca...n be lightened to show contrasting areas of gray and tan. There are even some red and gold highlights in this specimen. But one of the most exciting features is the strong radial grain pattern created by the rays of the log. They simply "burst" out of the center and create a compelling pattern that draws your eye to this specimen and says "look at me first!" That is the reason why we love this slab - it has an exceptional presence that will make your other southern Utah specimens envious if they have to share their space with it in your display case!
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The Araucariaceae Family dominated the Mesozoic Forests. In the case of the Chinle Formation, the forest was located in the subtropical latitudes with a mild climate and year round precipitation. That is the reason you see so few specimens with annual growth rings. Like the tropical and subtropical species today, those giant trees just kept growing and did not stop to rest (and thereby develop a growth ring). In the 220 million years that have passed since this tree was alive and well, the entire North American continent, including all of the Chinle formation, has migrated well north through the process now known as plate tectonics. It is wonderful to have a good story to go along with an aesthetic specimen! This great slab measures 9” x 7” on the polished face and 5/8” thick. We specialize in petrified wood and plant fossils which are accurately identified as to locality of origin and family, genus or species. We don't guess and when we don't know, we say so! Your specimen will come with a label identifying the common name of the tree, the Latin name of the genus or species, the locality where it was collected, the formation and age of the material and any other pertinent information we have gleaned from our literature search. Buyer to pay shipping charge of $14.35 for delivery to addresses in the United States. We are happy to ship internationally but international bidders should use the eBay postage rate calculator before bidding to determine postal rates for first class postage charges to their country. California buyers will be charged State Sales Tax. Be sure to check out our other auctions. We are happy to combine auction winnings to save you shipping costs. .
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