Description: Texas Pocket Wood- agatized petrified wood-- here's what happened...Petrified Wood: It starts with ancient trees that were buried by sediment and over a long time, the organic material was replaced by minerals, often silica. This process preserves the wood's structure in stone. Pockets: While the wood was still buried, things like insect activity, rot, or branches breaking off created voids and cavities within it. Agatization: Groundwater rich in silica flowed through these pockets. The silica precipitated out and crystallized within the voids, forming agate. Agate is a variety of chalcedony, a microcrystalline quartz, known for its banded patterns and vibrant colors. Why is Texas agatized pocket wood so desirable? Unique Beauty: The combination of petrified wood with colorful agate filling its pockets is incredibly striking. The agate often forms in bands, creating intricate patterns and a range of colors within the wood. Variety: No two pieces are alike. The types of agate, their colors, and the shapes of the pockets create endless variations. Rarity: Finding petrified wood with well-formed agate-filled pockets is less common than regular petrified wood, making it more valuable to collectors.
Price: 22 USD
Location: Henderson, Nevada
End Time: 2025-01-26T16:55:52.000Z
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