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This is the first post from a new member. This subject has led me to the Fossil Forum many, many times however I have yet to understand precisely how to identify snakewood. I understand some of the basics (growth rings will be present and the rod structures will be packed tightly together), but I am having a difficult time applying what I know to the specimens in my hands. I have attached several photos showing material collected from an exposed area of the Yagua Formation in Burleson County, Texas. I have collected many palm wood specimens in my lifetime, but some of the pieces shown here appear to be a little different. I know that several of these are not palm, and I am quite sure they are not snakewood either, however determining wood species beyond "palm or not palm" is a concept that escapes me and they are included more for reference. Identification of these reference pieces would also help to expand my overall understanding. I would appreciate any assistance that can be provided. The first photo shows an overview of the seven pieces contained in the close-ups that follow. The pieces were wet when the close-ups were taken and the profile of each piece is only shown once.
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Hi all, here is a piece of snakewood (Menningoxylon) I found in a river, from the Whitsett Formation-Oligocene exposed, aprox. 34-35 million years old. It is completely opalized. Order: Caryophyllales Genus: Mennegoxylon (unranked): Angiosperms Kingdom: Plantae For your viewing pleasure.
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From the album: The James Universe
I was pretty sure it to be Mennegoxylon jonesii. Rod Miller sent me this closeup & agreed.© ©Rod Miller
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From the album: The James Universe
Found on an Austin Gem & Mineral field trip to the Bordovsky farm. Karnes county......Sat on my back porch for 8 years. Realized a nice man was collecting Mennegoxylon jonesii specimens and sold it to Rod Miller. Who sent me these spectacular images of the innards. I could not bring myself to cut it. But- when you need gas money for cutting rough collection & backpacking?© ©Rod Miller
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