Northern Arizona; Triassic; Chinle Formation
FJD AZ 1009. Araucaria. Northern Arizona; Triassic Chinle formation. There are some specimens that should be left uncut and unpolished and this is one. I once knew a shop owner in Holbrook whose personal collection comprised only all natural, uncut and unpolished pieces. It was an amazing collection. This is similar to Nazlini in color, including beautiful shades of purple and yellow. The size of a box that would fit this piece: 11 by 8 by 9 cm; two pounds and six ounces. $150
FJD AZ 1000. The Jimi Hendrix. Guitar-shaped specimen round (although not particularly round), cut and polished on one face, otherwise all natural. Unusual, colorful, and interesting. 16 by 8 (widest point) polished face; up to 33 mm thick; one pound and four ounces. $150
FJD AZ 1003. “As found” Nazlini specimen round, all natural. Remarkable natural polish. Alluring color. Sometimes the natural polish is the best. 58 by 50 by 40 mm; 5 ounces. $60
FJD AZ 1006. Winslow gold. Two part specimen. This is a great sample of the best gold color. Specimen round star dadoxylon with one cut and two polished faces. Perfect all around. Excellent cells. Gorgeous under microscope. 9 cm long altogether; 5 by 3 cm polished faces; ten ounces. $125
FJD AZ 1007. “As found” Winslow gold. All natural including naturally polished ends. Mustard yellow. Like a little magic wand. 15 by 27 by 110 mm; 3 ounces. $125
FJD AZ 1008. Araucaria. Northern Arizona; Triassic Chinle formation. There are some specimens that should be left uncut and unpolished and this is one. I once knew a shop owner in Holbrook whose personal collection comprised only all natural, uncut and unpolished pieces. It was an amazing collection. This is similar to Nazlini in color. The size of a box that would fit this piece: 11 by 12 by 5 cm; two pounds and six ounces. $125