Cherry Creek Petrified Wood
AKA: Running Creek Petrified Wood
Description of Physical Characteristics:
Color:
Cherry Creek Petrified Wood has shades of reds, browns, and whites.
Texture:
Fine grain
Luster: Waxy to vitreous
Translucency: Opaque to slightly translucent
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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Cherry Creek Petrified Wood occurs near the headwater of Cherry Creek in
Douglas County, Colorado and between Cherry and Running Creek in Elbert
County, Colorado.
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