Petrified Wood - Washington, Miocene Lapis Lazuli emerald green

emerald green

normally found still attached to its host matrix rock

and triplets are backed like doublets but also topped with a transparent cover such as quartz

Imperial Jasper is found in the areas ranging from Jalisco and Zacatecas Mexico

It requires long hours of carving

Petrified Wood - Washington, Miocene Lapis Lazuli emerald greenFrom ancient Greek meaning "wood turned into rock", Petrified Wood is an unique form of fossilization. In some instances all the organic matter has been replaced by minerals (usually a silicate, such as quartz) during a process called permineralization replacement. However, many petrified wood specimens undergo a unique fossilization process, where silicates bond with the cellulose structure of the wood, thereby preserving organic matter. Regardless