{"product_id":"4-pound-lot-of-red-banded-arizona-agatized-petrified-limb-wood-for-lapidary","title":"4+ pound lot of Red Banded Arizona Agatized Petrified Limb wood for lapidary","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvailable here is a beautiful 4+ pound curated lot of Red Banded Arizona Agatized Petrified Wood rough, selected for visible preserved grain structure, strong iron-rich coloration, and classic Southwestern limb-wood patterning.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHand-selected Southwestern petrified wood from a private collection. Pieces were chosen specifically for lapidary potential, color contrast, and preserved fossil structure rather than bulk landscape-grade rough.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA strong working lot for cutters or collectors seeking authentic Arizona agatized limb wood material.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis material shows excellent internal fiber replacement with natural chalcedony banding and jasperized zones throughout multiple pieces. Several chunks in this lot are especially promising slab candidates, while others are ideal for cabbing, display, or specimen cutting.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuality red banded petrified wood with intact grain like this continues to become harder to source from older collections.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou will receive the exact material shown.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStone Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAgatized Petrified Wood (Silicified Fossil Wood)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeep Desert Red with Natural Cream Limb-Wood Banding\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApprox. 4+ pounds total rough\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNatural rough – uncut and unpolished\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArizona, USA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLapidary Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis lot contains:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e• Slab-worthy grain wood sections\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e• Ribboned limb wood fragments\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e• Cabochon-grade dense chalcedony zones\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e• Collector-grade fossil wood structure\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA well-balanced mix for cutters looking for both yield and character.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormation Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOver millions of years, the original wood structure was replaced by silica-rich groundwater, preserving cellular detail while introducing iron oxide minerals responsible for the deep red coloration seen here.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis replacement process creates material that cuts cleanly and polishes exceptionally well.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy This Lot Stands Out\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔\u003cb\u003e Strong preserved wood grain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔\u003cb\u003e Classic Arizona desert coloration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔\u003cb\u003e Limb-wood striping visible in multiple pieces\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔\u003cb\u003e Excellent cab and slab potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔\u003cb\u003e From older Southwestern rough supply\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔\u003cb\u003e Increasingly difficult material to source in mixed cutting lots\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuggested Uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e• Slabbing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e• Cabochons\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e• Knife scales\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e• Inlay work\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e• Display specimens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e• Fossil collections\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e• Wire wrap stones\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GemRockz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47661328203963,"sku":"EB-267615858128","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/7625\/5565\/files\/57_1b9cc0d7-4e25-4615-8dd9-08ad4b501b62.jpg?v=1775255346","url":"https:\/\/gemrockz.org\/products\/4-pound-lot-of-red-banded-arizona-agatized-petrified-limb-wood-for-lapidary","provider":"GemRockz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}