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Hey guys I have found an enormous amount of beautiful petrified wood, specifically palm on the catahoula formation in East Texas, which I (think) is Eocene. But I'm wondering if there is more diversity available. I've heard that wood and bones fossilize differently, so is it possible to find bones on the catahoula formation as well? I've never heard of such a thing but I would certainly hope it's possible. Let me know what you think. - Jared
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Hi all! I made one of the the personal coolest discoveries of mine yet - while hunting for petrified wood in tiny, tiny stream on the catahoula formation I found a chip of petrified (palm, most likely) that is completely composed of a translucent mineral, perhaps quartz? I'm curious as to what mineral this piece may have fossilized in. Furthermore, is this a particularly special find? I'm a newbie, so just because it's a first for me doesn't mean it's uncommon. Here are some photos, for reference: and the other side: here it is wet, and held up to the sun. The second photo has my finger behind it so the translucence could be understood Thanks for any help!
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