Promotional Contest
Petrified Green Wood

Pictured is an exquisite specimen of Chromium Petrified Wood from Northern Arizona. This specimen originates from the Araucarioxylon arizonicum conifer, which grew to a height of 150 to 200 feet tall and six to eight feet in diameter. Found only in the Chinle formation, this type of petrified wood is extremely rare by comparison to the more famous Rainbow wood, also from the same tree. The difference between the two color variations is the infusion of chromium during the fossilization process, producing a beautiful hue of mint green ranging to almost an emerald green. As with any petrified wood, the degree of agatization, the fracture content, and color all play a role directly related to the value of the rock. This being the rarest color and the scarcity of available material, commands a higher value than any other petrified wood.

From a close examination , this specimen appears to be of gem grade material with a retail value of $ 325.00, quite a prize for the lucky individual who wins this beauty.

Statistics:
Color Deep Emerald green center with a cool minty green bark
Grade AAA
Size 2 .62in. x 1in. x .75in.
Weight 65 grams

Comments:
Not quite a complete round, it is only missing about 10% of the bark on the underside, this piece would definitely enhance any collection or could be cabbed if you so desire.

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The object of the contest is to promote the site and gain new buyers and sellers. In order to compete in this contest, you must be a registered seller and abide by all of the regular Terms and Conditions listed at the bottom of each page.

How do I compete?
For every seller or buyer you get to sign up as a registered member you, will be awarded, 1 point. The individual with the most points at the end of the contest, will be the winner. All new sellers must list and maintain a minimum of 5 items in their store for the seller to be counted. After completing the requirements, the new sellers are then eligible to be entered into the contest. For all registered buyers to be eligible the referred person must follow the Terms and Conditions for the site as stated above. All referred sellers and buyers must send and email to gollum@mdonline.net with the name of the person or User ID of the person who referred them.

How do I get people to join?
Everyone has a friend or a list of past customers, tell them about dragonsayeauctions.com, what you like most about the site, emphasizing the low fees and no final value fees. Remind them when they register, to send an email to admin gollum@mdonline.net with your name and you will receive 1 point for the referral. Regular $5 credit values towards listing fees for referrals will not be issued during this contest!

Why should I get involved?
As with any new forum, getting people to try it is half the battle. Many other forums have been available for quite some time. They have a built in following but may have forgotten where they started and who supports them. I assure you we will not forget! We believe this new auction venue will succeed in time. However, we need to get the word to as many prospective customers as possible. The item we are giving away as a prize was donated by one of our sellers as an incentive to have others help us be a better competitor in the internet auction arena. The question should be, do you want to have a site dedicated solely for lapidary materials, where the customer is valued more than the dollar or are you content to stay where you are?

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