Virgin Valley Opalized /
Petrified Wood
Description of Physical Characteristics:
Color:
Virgin Valley Opalized Wood is primarily white with shades of blue,
green, and red occurring. Petrified Wood is shades of brown.
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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Virgin Valley Opalized / Petrified Wood occurs in the Virgin Valley,
Humboldt County, Nevada.
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