Badger Pocket Petrified Wood Slab - Classic Sycamore Pattern - Insanely Rare Single Tree
This exceptional small slab of old stock Badger Pocket Petrified Wood showcases the beautiful sycamore pattern that makes this material legendary 80 years after it was originally excavated. This is a smaller slab, so please check measurements carefully. Every piece represents irreplaceable lapidary history from the only sycamore tree ever extracted from this location.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Material: Natural Badger Pocket Petrified Wood
• Dimensions: 47mm x 45mm x 6mm (Inches - 1.9 x 1.8 x 0.2)
• Weight: 24 grams (0.8 oz)
• Origin: Yakima Valley Firing Range, Washington
• Rarity: Ultra Rare
• Condition: Unpolished slab - ready for your project
Badger Pocket Petrified Wood is among the world's most rare lapidary-grade petrified woods. Badger Pocket was mined in the 1940s in what is now the Yakima Valley Firing Range. Only one sycamore tree of this material was ever extracted, and every piece comes from that original tree. Even 80 years later, this material remains wildly popular, as it represents one of the finest petrified sycamore trees ever discovered.
WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL
This piece comes from the only sycamore tree ever found at this location, making it literally irreplaceable. The World War II history and firing range conversion ensure no additional material will ever be recovered, making every specimen precious.
PERFECT FOR
• Museum-quality collections
• Historical lapidary enthusiasts
• One-of-a-kind cabochons
PHOTO NOTE: All photos wet to show polish potential, except last photo (dry) to examine natural flaws. Colors may vary on monitors.
This listing is for the exact piece shown in photos.
