Yakima Ridge Petrified Wood
Description of Physical Characteristics:
Color: Yakima
Ridge Petrified Wood has a white chalky cortex with shades of browns,
tans, and whites. Wood grain and rings are commonly present.
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Distribution Comments:
Yakima Ridge Petrified Wood is associated with the Frenchman
Springs Member of the Wanapum Basalt Formation and primarily occurs on
the west end of the Yakima Ridge.
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