Petrified Wood Slice with Double Hearts from Oregon Purple They form inside hard concretions

They form inside hard concretions found along river beds in Russia

Calcite began to infill the once hollow growth chambers

Deep purple Amethyst crystals are perfectly accented by large crystals of gemmy Calcite

It comes with a custom built silver-gray metal display stand which is pre-drilled into the base (non-removable)

Amethyst from this locality is cut into cabochons for use in jewelry due to its unique cross-sectional color zoning (see example cross-section photo)

Petrified Wood Slice with Double Hearts from Oregon Purple They form inside hard concretionsThis incredibly detailed and unique slice of Petrified Wood has a rare feature! The wood features a formation often called a double hearts, or twin hearts, referring to the double "bullseye" shape in the tree. Often referred to as the "heart" (pith) of the tree, the center most ring in a typical slice of petrified wood features one central heart. This specimen features two hearts, a result of the once living tree producing a split trunk, with two