Welcome to Funny Time Creations! I sell all sorts of collectibles. If you want to see more of my rocks, minerals and fossils, go to my store and click Rocks and Mineral section.  I will combine shipping on multiple items. Message me if the cart does not do this automatically. 

Free Acrylic Stand 

This is a piece of middle Tennessee chert. It is a microcrystalline form of quartz. It is basically formed when silicates fill cervices in the limestone and solidify into nodules. I found this on one of my many rock hounding outings. This rock polished to a high shine. There is "wood grained" type inclusions (see photos).  Petrified wood is not common in this region but is not unheard of. I can't confirm that it is petrified wood. I can say that it is banded chert and the banding has a distinct "wood grain" appearance. It is a beautiful regional piece that is unusual and interesting! 


 There are no dyes or treatments, this is all natural. My specimens are not created in a factory. They are cut in polished in my garage. Thank you for looking at my workmanship!! This is a perfect display or collector piece that really represents the Appalachian Mountains.  This specimen is about 4 inches tall and weighs about 5.13 oz. Please look at all of the photos and message me with any questions at all.. Thanks for looking!

Description 
NameTennessee Banded Chert
size5.13 oz  / about 4x4 inches 

 

Please see all photos and message me with any questions at all. Thanks for looking!