Petrified log with druzy

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chandler
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Petrified log with druzy Sept 22, 2021 21:01:47 GMT -5 catskillrocks, mohs, and 9 more like this

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Post by chandler on Sept 22, 2021 21:01:47 GMT -5

I found this beautiful petrified log on a friend's property. It had been tossed on a pile of logs from trees that had been cleared. It is extremely heavy, so I knew it was petrified wood. And as pictured, there is druzy showing on one end. In a few places, the white bark can be scraped to a powder.

I get to keep it, so now is my question. I have seen logs similar (in person and online) covered with druzy, but I don't know if they were found like that, or if the owner had somehow uncovered the druzy.

I don't really want to ruin the beautiful texture of this log, but I would like your opinions.

Thank you for letting me show it to you!

Last Edit: Sept 22, 2021 21:15:13 GMT -5 by chandler

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Petrified log with druzy Sept 22, 2021 22:21:26 GMT -5 catskillrocks likes this

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Post by quartz on Sept 22, 2021 22:21:26 GMT -5

Are you thinking that if you scrape the outer layer, or bark, off the log you might find more druzy? That's the impression I get from the reading. I'd say probably not. That piece is very similar to what is found at Saddle Mtn. near Matawa., WA, we have been there several times. Some of ours has the druzy on one or both ends, but a cleaning doesn't expose more. We have found pieces in other areas that have some druzy on the ancient broken ends, but not along the length. That's a nice piece you have there, personally I'd enjoy it as it is.

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jasoninsd can identify rocks - even green ones I Wish I Knew Half The Stuff I Thought I Knew 30 Years Ago! Member since July 2020 Posts: 18,392	Petrified log with druzy Sept 22, 2021 22:23:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jasoninsd on Sept 22, 2021 22:23:54 GMT -5 Personally Chandler, I think it's stunning "as is"...I wouldn't do anything to it.
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stephan still telling self it's just a hobby Member since March 2015 Posts: 4,559	Petrified log with druzy Sept 23, 2021 0:19:36 GMT -5 jasoninsd likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stephan on Sept 23, 2021 0:19:36 GMT -5 Agreed. I’d leave it as is.
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rockjunquie Global Moderator Member since March 2012 Posts: 34,922	Petrified log with druzy Sept 23, 2021 14:22:21 GMT -5 jasoninsd likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockjunquie on Sept 23, 2021 14:22:21 GMT -5 Yup, it's a keeper as is.

hummingbirdstones
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Petrified log with druzy Sept 23, 2021 19:04:49 GMT -5 jasoninsd likes this

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Post by hummingbirdstones on Sept 23, 2021 19:04:49 GMT -5

Another keep it as is vote!

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