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Post by woodman on Sept 30, 2015 10:05:28 GMT -5
Interesting superstition. Is opal commonly found in pet wood, seems I've seen the term "opalized"(?) associated with pet wood several times? The term "opalized" used with petrified wood is not the same as precious opal which shows the flashes of color. opalized wood is closer to common opal in that it is very brittle and will fracture very easy. Some wood, like from Arizona is agate material and most Stinking Water material from Oregon is Opalized. Some Oregon wood is jasper like also. There is no end to the types of material that is out there and the fun in finding it, working it up and then sharing on this site. I wish I knew more on the chemistry of it all. |
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Post by Intheswamp on Sept 30, 2015 10:12:38 GMT -5
Thanks for the replies on the "opal" aspect of pet wood. Just trying to figure things out...somewhat.  |
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Post by bsky4463 on Sept 30, 2015 14:59:31 GMT -5
My fav wood slab on the shelf....woodworthia. Found this one on the front seat of roy 's truck! Just kiddin, a generous gift from a good friend, share'n rocks is what its all about - thanks again Roy. Cheers   |
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Post by herchenx on Sept 30, 2015 15:28:47 GMT -5
wow all those specimens are sweet, makes me want to window one of my big wyoming pieces. amygdule that opal is awesome. |
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Post by herchenx on Sept 30, 2015 15:31:48 GMT -5
this thread is awesome. beefjello it is great to see you! |
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Post by woodman on Sept 30, 2015 15:54:11 GMT -5
I keep telling myself that is enough, but here is one more. Hickory slab and Oak Sphere.
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Post by Noosh9057 on Oct 1, 2015 6:20:36 GMT -5
Wow that firewood is awesome.
Roger
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Post by Intheswamp on Oct 1, 2015 6:39:22 GMT -5
That firewood is indeed mesmerizing. The multi-color areas reminds me of deep space astro-photography...the solid red areas reminds me of hot lava. |
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Post by roy on Oct 1, 2015 10:34:51 GMT -5
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Post by roy on Oct 1, 2015 10:43:30 GMT -5
OK folks, here's the orders for the day. 1.) One person must collect ALL the examples shown above. 2.) That designated individual then packs them all up into as many boxes as necessary (stumps are big!). 3.) PM me so I can send you my address and then you send them ALL to me!! Not gunna happen? I understand! Boy do I love pet-wood! Thanks to all for sharing your finds. thats no fun i havnt even started yet |
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Post by roy on Oct 1, 2015 10:46:50 GMT -5
As I stated earlier in another topic...I have had this petwood (47 pounder)with me for over 30 years-dragging it from house to house, state to state, when I moved! Finally I just headed to eastern Oregon and had Roy cut it up for me....Here is one of the slabs from the tree... Very unusual piece to say the least! If you look at it carefully, you see the bottom part of the core is missing. But wait, look up to the left corner, it's there.... Something happened to this tree before it was petrified and it broke and shifted that part of the log upward, than it stayed there after it petrified... Cool or what.....Has a bit of agate in it too.....I found this in Yellowstone county in Montana..... It is amazing what one finds. I wonder if your black slab will bleach out if laid out in the sun? A lot of them will really change. nope it was in bleach for two weeks no change |
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Post by Fossilman on Oct 1, 2015 11:09:09 GMT -5
That fire wood from Nevada is totally crazy cool!!! Also,Roy has some kickass petwood too......Thumbs up
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Post by jakesrocks on Oct 1, 2015 11:50:45 GMT -5
Any time you want to, you can bring that fire wood over & stack it next to my fireplace.  |
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Post by broseph82 on Oct 1, 2015 12:02:24 GMT -5
amygdule what do you do with all that fired-up pet wood? Also, do you have any extra laying around?
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Post by rockpickerforever on Oct 1, 2015 12:15:55 GMT -5
Wow, loving that Virgin Valley firewood, amygdule. Beautiful stuff! |
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Post by roy on Oct 1, 2015 22:15:11 GMT -5
let the flood gates open up! saddle mountain  Cyprus  more to follow |
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Post by roy on Oct 1, 2015 22:25:59 GMT -5
heppner oregon  pasco washington oak  still looking for the two best ! wait for it lol |
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Post by roy on Oct 1, 2015 22:44:23 GMT -5
colla wood Turkey  picture wood  now the monsters! Sweet home oregon  circle cliffs utah  and last one Arizona  sorry for hawging the page but i feel a little better now |
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Post by paulshiroma on Oct 1, 2015 23:11:46 GMT -5
Gang, this is a great thread. The variety is amazing. And I'm insanely jealous <joking ... well sort of ... LOL>!!! Thanks for starting this up.
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Post by woodman on Oct 1, 2015 23:33:09 GMT -5
Stinking Water Oak.
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