Petrified wood

[Loxodonta45]

Found some really beautiful petrified wood by a construction site in the college station, TX area. I was wondering if anyone has tips/tricks/resources to further characterize petrified wood specimens?

[ynot]

You have too look at the cellular structure of wood to identify it.

[Rockwood]

The more diagnostic features are sometimes visible on the ends of the piece. Vessels can sometimes be seen in angiosperm (hard) woods. It's usually not a simple thing to do though. 

[Loxodonta45]

 Very interesting!! Thank you guys!