Amazing Rockhound discovery in Redcliff, Alberta

[@user-hr5th7dn1h]

I believe the rock you found displays what is called "cone in cone" structures. It may look like a fossil plant etc. but the 'cones' are created from crystallization of calcite or aragonite and the clays became deformed.

[@TheDustyCompassMuseum]

I correct our opinion - thank you for this helpful detail! :) It is greatly appreciated!

[@pineywoodsart]

Awesome!!

[@michaelgraf7475]

WISH THEY'D PUT SIGNS ON THE HIGHWAY THERE IVE PASSED THERE DOZENS OF TIMES WITHOUT KNOWING THIS FANTASTIC MICRO BADLANDS

[@TheDustyCompassMuseum]

@@michaelgraf7475 It is a gorgeous hike in from a bike trail and walkers path. You can satellite a good trail to follow and its a lovely walk in. Thanks for Watching!

[@bobmilner4762]

We've been had.

[@TheDustyCompassMuseum]

Im guessing you mean "here" 😊 It is a beautiful discovery for us and glad to know you have been here as well! Its gorgeous! A real hidden Gem! Thank you for checking out our video 👍🏻

[@kylecourtney8660]

cone in cone calcite.

[@RiskyVentureMinerals]

Nothing about these indicates pet wood, looks like Tuffa.

[@TheDustyCompassMuseum]

@@RiskyVentureMinerals We have carved this material and it has wood grains in it. Its like a pineapple pattern to it. Thanks for Watching!

[@TheDustyCompassMuseum]

@@RiskyVentureMinerals We have also chemical, mohs and microscope tested it and it is a type of petrified wood. There are layers of it in many stages from bog-wood formation into these chalcedony forms, some pieces we have found in this region that are half and half. Mohs of this is similar to Mexican coconut agate. Extremely silicated. You must cut alot and work with Petrified wood?