Araucaria

Object/Artifact

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Crater Rock Museum

Name/Title

Araucaria

Entry/Object ID

2008.1.7

Description

Assemblage Zone: sedimentary Chemical Composition: Si O2 Crystal System: Hexagonal Description: Petrified Wood slab Family: araucaiaceae Genus: Araucarioxylon Species; Arizonicum Common name: Araucaria or Monkey Puzzle Age: LateTriassic Location data: Chinle Formation, Washington Co., Arizona USA Description: Red, Pink, Tan, White, Black, Clear Size: face 15" x 11.25" thickness 1/2"

Collection

Oren Kellenbeck Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2008.1

Source or Donor

Oren Kellenbeck Collection

Acquisition Method

Gift

Dimensions

Width

1/2 in

Length

15 in

Diameter

11-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Dimensions taken at widest points

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

Mentzer Hall, MH-3

Category

Exhibit

Moved By

Jillian Mather Kettley

Date

December 9, 2025

Location

Cabinet

Tote

Building

Storage (old gift shop upstairs)

Category

Permanent