Petrified Conifer Log Araucarioxylon arizonicum Triassic Chinle Formation, Painted...

Petrified Conifer Log Araucarioxylon arizonicum Triassic Chinle Formation, Painted Desert Member Upper End Mackelprang Wash, Navajo County, Arizona, USA Measuring some 13 inches (33 cm) in length, this is one incredibly elongated example of Petrified Wood, especially for a log of the extremely rare green material caused by the unusual presence of the mineral Chromium. This spectacular piece from Arizona offers not only an extraordinary size but also the highly textural wood-like exterior and polished contour window end that makes this such a collectible offering. This is top quality material and with an excessive size rarely seen in terms of Chromium Petrified Wood. Measurements: 12.60 x 5.12 x 3.94 inches (32.00 x 13.00 x 10.00 cm) Provenance: Ex. Thomas A. Everitt Collection, Ex. Property from an East Coast Collection HID09710052018 © 2022 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved