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11.1" Free-Standing Polished Petrified Wood - Hampton Butte
This is a brilliant, rip-cut section of petrified wood from Hampton Butte, Oregon. Most often, petrified wood from this location is completely replaced by jasper, however this is not the case with this impressive specimen. This section has been polished to a mirror-like finish on one side and the base is cut flat so it displays nicely on a flat surface.
The piece measures 11.1" wide, 9.3" tall, and is to 1.8" thick.
The piece measures 11.1" wide, 9.3" tall, and is to 1.8" thick.
Hampton Butte petrified wood comes in a variety of colors, but it is specifically the turquoise and dark green variants that draw collectors to specimens from this area. This wood is explicitly collected from Hampton Butte, a geologic formation located in Deschutes County of central Oregon.
Hampton Butte wood is distinguished by outer portions colored a rich brown and white mix with interior cores of multi-colored agate, jasper or common opal. The highly prized green colors are thought to be a result of localized oxidation and reduction of iron content while the wood fossilized. Other portions of the wood, specifically those that are filled by chalcedony, sport red, gold, and blue colors alongside the green coloring.
Hampton Butte wood is distinguished by outer portions colored a rich brown and white mix with interior cores of multi-colored agate, jasper or common opal. The highly prized green colors are thought to be a result of localized oxidation and reduction of iron content while the wood fossilized. Other portions of the wood, specifically those that are filled by chalcedony, sport red, gold, and blue colors alongside the green coloring.
SPECIES
Unknown
AGE
LOCATION
Hampton Butte, Oregon
SIZE
11.1" wide, 9.3" tall, up to 1.8" thick
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#308283
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