Opalized Petrified Wood

rare opalized wood

Opalized Petrified Wood is also known as Wood Opal or simply Opalized Wood. It’s actually a form of Petrified Wood that’s developed an opalescent sheen, or more rarely, where the wood is entirely replaced by Opal. Often, Opalized Petrified Wood is used as a gemstone.     Is Opalized Petrified Wood Valuable? While some folks […]

Red Petrified Wood

red arizona petrified wood specimen

Petrified Wood is highly praised and appreciated for its wide range of colors and interesting texture. While many pieces of Petrified Wood are tan, they can also be in several other colors. The primary colors one might find include brown, gray, and red. On some rare occasions, a person might be fortunate enough to find […]

Gemologist Guide To Identifying Emerald

emerald crystal on matrix

Emeralds are classified as precious gemstones from the Beryl family. These gemstones have a rich, distinct green to blue-green color and are sourced from multiple locations around the world but the most well know and highest-quality stones come from Columbia. Did you know? Emeralds are one of the oldest and most coveted stones.     […]