Badger Pocket Petrified Wood Slab - Prime Sycamore Pattern - Old Stock Ultra Rare
This stunning old stock cut slab of Badger Pocket petrified sycamore wood showcases the prime pattern that has made this material legendary for nearly a century. Mined in the 1940s from what is now the Yakima Valley Firing Range, every piece of Badger Pocket comes from a single sycamore tree, making each slab an irreplaceable piece of lapidary history. The well-defined wood structure and exceptional preservation confirm this as museum-quality material.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Material: Natural Badger Pocket Petrified Sycamore Wood
• Dimensions: 61mm x 63mm x 11mm (Inches - 2.4" x 2.5" x 0.4")
• Weight: 77 grams (2.72 oz)
• Rarity: Ultra Rare
• Origin: Yakima Valley, Washington, USA
• 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. During World War II, the location was converted into a firing range for explosive rockets and mortars. Sadly, if any additional material existed, it has likely been destroyed, as the site remains an active military testing facility today.
WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL
This slab displays the prime sycamore pattern that made Badger Pocket famous across the lapidary world. As old stock material from a single tree with no possibility of new finds, this is a truly irreplaceable specimen.
PERFECT FOR
• Museum displays
• Serious fossil wood collectors
• High-end cabochon cutting
PHOTO NOTE: All photos are taken wet to show polish potential. The last photo is taken dry to show any natural imperfections or surface features, so please review it before purchasing.
This is a one-of-a-kind piece - the exact specimen shown in photos.
