How to Identify Petrified Wood
Look for smooth textures in wood-colored specimens.. Hold the piece up to light to check for transparency.. Check for thick portions of white in the specimen.
Steps
1
Look for smooth textures in wood-colored specimens.
Look for smooth textures in wood-colored specimens.
2
Hold the piece up to light to check for transparency.
Hold the piece up to light to check for transparency.
3
Check for thick portions of white in the specimen.
Check for thick portions of white in the specimen.
4
Look for circular, grainy, and bark-like patterns.
Look for circular, grainy, and bark-like patterns.
5
Check for small round cells or rod-shaped vessels.
Check for small round cells or rod-shaped vessels.
6
Examine the thickness and variation of the rays.
Examine the thickness and variation of the rays.
7
Look for resin ducts alongside cells and rays.
Look for resin ducts alongside cells and rays.
8
Identify trace elements of minerals by color.
Identify trace elements of minerals by color.
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