Petrified Wood Point - Washington

[scepter1]

Petrified Wood (agate, opal, jasper, etc) can be really hard to knap and often produces rough points, but quality materials can be beautiful. Here's one i just found on the beach. While I found it here in Western Washington, it was brought here from either the East side of the Cascade Mountains, or from Oregon. 1 3/4" x 1 1/8". Both sides.

 

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[scepter1]

Saltwater doesn't stain them? Ive never found one in that type of setting. I know the creek here stains them. Its Gem quality for sure.

Your creeks have a lot of tannins in them, and saltwater doesn't. Our Gem materials can form a white patina, usually on the top edge ridges of the knapping scars. Some can be stained here in saltwater too, but only if they are lying in mud in quiet waters.


Again brought here from Oregon - another saltwater find:

 

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[scepter1]

Awesome find! Very pleased to see you find such a great piece. Congrats.

Thanks for your continued support. Still feel like a hero whenever I find a point !


Here's a couple of interesting Northwest links:

Puget Sound - the last 20,000 years





Link to Washington State University Flake Tool micro analysis:

http://www.dissertations.wsu.edu/The...ler_112707.pdf

 

[T.C.]

WOW!! Beautiful material....Opal or maybe Fire Opal??

Your creeks have a lot of tannins in them, and saltwater doesn't. Our Gem materials can form a white patina, usually on the top edge ridges of the knapping scars. Some can be stained here in saltwater too, but only if they are lying in mud in quiet waters.


Again brought here from Oregon - another saltwater find:

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[scepter1]

WOW!! Beautiful material....Opal or maybe Fire Opal??

Thanks T.C. Yes, it's a beautiful Opal material.

 

[Tnmountains]

Beautiful workmanship. It is hard to get a good picture sometimes. You showed it well. Nice point for sure.

 

[rock]

Thanks for the learning lesson on the water stain I never would of known that if I hadn't asked

 

[gofish]

Such a beautiful Petrified Wood find !!!