Petrified Wood

Object/Artifact

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Crater Rock Museum

Name/Title

Petrified Wood

Entry/Object ID

78.58.63

Description

A 1.2 cm thick slice of petrified Alder wood from McDermitt, Oregon (SE Oregon). Off-centered growth rings and is beiges and brown; several cracks are found here. A brown blotch is located next to the center. A darker brown and black rim surround a lighter brown and beige interior. Growth rings apparent. Outer most edge is dark brown and black. Probably from the Oligocene epoch, Tertiary period, Cenozoic era (~40 mya). Unpolished side has been lacquered. (Sold in public auction, date has been written over and year illegible, see image).

Collection

Delmar Smith Collection

Dimensions

Width

19 cm

Length

30.5 cm