Jerry W. Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Here are some more photos submitted for your viewing pleasure. The specimens aren't all rocks and minerals, per se, since three of the five are petrified wood. I haven't researched the PW specimens in an attempt to determine the type of original wood. All were found by myself or a running buddy within the past couple of weeks. The area found was in San Juan County in northwestern New Mexico, Upper Cretaceous, Kirtland Formation on B.L.M. land. The second and forth specimens is a type of brecciated agate / jasper mix I call New Mexico Brawn. They were found in the same area but were colored so very differently from each other. The first, third, and fifth specimens are fossilized wood. An interesting thing about the first specimen is that it is uncut and just as I found it, with agate almost as clear as glass. Hope you enjoy looking at these. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marguy Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Very nice, congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Beautiful specimens. Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieLynn Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 whoa...that second one is AMAZING!! www.fossil-quest.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goatinformationist Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Is the first item maybe dino bone? Nice pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry W. Posted March 5, 2020 Author Share Posted March 5, 2020 18 minutes ago, goatinformationist said: Is the first item maybe dino bone? Nice pics. Thanks. I know what you mean but when you look at it in person it is apparent the specimen is petrified wood. The white-colored globules seen inside it were likely first formed as fossilized pocket rot and is white colored agate or even possibly common opal. If you're not familiar with the pocket rot effect with fossilized wood, which I wasn't until fairly recently, you can Google it (as I did) and you'll find photos of something somewhat similar to what is seen in this specimen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abyss Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 all beautiful specimens, #2 I really like. As for #1 Dino bone, no, cell structure too big when it becomes agatized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruger9a Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 #2, 3 and 4 are my favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kcee Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 Wow, beautiful stones.....all those should be in a museum.....thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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