tribeunited
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Post by tribeunited on Aug 12, 2024 20:12:00 GMT -5
I'm not sure about this one. It looks like opalized or glassy. It almost looks like petfrified wood, except it has a pattern like a picture jasper. There aren't any cracks, that's all pattern. The surface is as smooth as can be, almost like obsidian. That's all I know. Anyone know what this is?? Possible Saddle Mountain Picture Wood - (Me with help of Agate index and online searching)     |
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Post by tribeunited on Aug 15, 2024 13:04:13 GMT -5
So after a lot of research - yes, there is a thing as picture petrified wood. I found some from Saddle Mountain called Saddle Mountain Picture Wood. Some online photos looked very similar, I'm not 100% sure it is, but I think it is. If someone knows better, please let me know! Thanks  |
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Post by rockjunquie on Aug 15, 2024 21:55:38 GMT -5
Here's one. I never identified the type or place, but I called it picture wood. I think it was opalized. |
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on Aug 16, 2024 9:53:23 GMT -5
There is fine picture petrified wood near Pet Forest in AZ. I used to hunt it on Greers Milky Ranch adjacent to the park. What you've pictured does look like the Saddle Mtn stuff.
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Post by realrockhound on Aug 16, 2024 10:16:41 GMT -5
Unless it’s Arizona or a few others. Pet wood is extremely hard to verify for locality. At least for me it is. I would say that’s more than likely saddle mountain however.
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Post by Rockoonz on Aug 16, 2024 10:22:08 GMT -5
I agree that it could be Saddle Mt picture wood, in fact pretty likely.
I have a piece in cue for either the wet angle grinder or the "new" to me machine I got last week.
Maybe I'll get a pic when I'm out in the shop to get a bit off my "new" machine for a paint match.
If that's where it is...
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Post by realrockhound on Aug 16, 2024 10:24:43 GMT -5
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Post by Tommy on Aug 16, 2024 12:50:08 GMT -5
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Post by rockjunquie on Aug 16, 2024 13:11:21 GMT -5
Looks like I might have gotten mine from you! |
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Post by Tommy on Aug 16, 2024 14:19:58 GMT -5
Looks like I might have gotten mine from you! I thought I remembered sending you some but with my CRS I don't trust myself haha |
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tribeunited
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Post by tribeunited on Aug 16, 2024 15:34:54 GMT -5
Wow - so much feedback! Thank you everyone rockjunquie - gorgeous work as always. Tommy - thank you for digging out your samples. realrockhound - yeah the link is spot on. Thank you everyone for helping nail this down. Thanks Rock Tumbling Forum and Agate index for solving another mystery. |
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Post by Tommy on Aug 16, 2024 16:22:40 GMT -5
Tommy - thank you for digging out your samples. No worries. I loved that big rock and wish I could have a do-over on my decision to sell it a few years ago. Not sure what I wasnt thinking at the time...  |
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Post by tribeunited on Aug 17, 2024 12:19:13 GMT -5
Tommy - thank you for digging out your samples. No worries. I loved that big rock and wish I could have a do-over on my decision to sell it a few years ago. Not sure what I wasnt thinking at the time... I'm starting to get that way too. I've sold a few pieces that afterwards I find myself staring at the pictures longingly. I have to keep reminding myself that it's necessary, I need to make room so I can bring home more. |
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