Petrified Conifer Sphere Araucarioxylon Triassic Chinle Formation Arizona, USA...

Petrified Conifer Sphere Araucarioxylon Triassic Chinle Formation Arizona, USA Petrified Wood from Arizona is world-renowned for its beauty and historic value. This massive sphere has been skillfully crafted out of the colorful "rainbow" material which represents the remains of an extinct coniferous tree that lived over 200 million years ago in what is present-day Arizona. This large orb presents with rich, swirling red, yellow, purple and blue colors with contrasting black, brown and white hues. The combination is truly classic, and this example is in excellent condition. The massive decorative object weighs 10 pounds and measures 5.5 inches in diameter. This material is coveted by discerning collectors the world over and is getting more scarce with each and every passing year. Overall Measurements: 5.50 inches (13.97 cm) in diameter [Scale: 1 inch, with mark at 1 cm]

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