Name/Title
Petrified WoodEntry/Object ID
78.58.50Description
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Olneya
Common name: Desert Ironwood
Age: Pliocene
Location data: Palm Springs Formation (South-western U.S.)
Description: A piece of petrified ironwood found in the south-western part of the United States. It has turned to sandstone. "Lignavita" is the name of the original wood. Piece is medium brown in color. A round "hole" is present on one side in a darker color.
Size: 13.750"x 5.250"x 3.750"Collection
Petrified Wood CollectionAcquisition
Accession
78.58Source or Donor
Delmar Smith Petrified Wood CollectionAcquisition Method
DonationLocation
Location
Building
Mentzer Hall - Petrified Wood RoomCategory
Permanent
