P066Ho, chert from Ruedigsdorf

Chert fracture face, two cortex imprints superimposed (faintly seen on the left, more distinctly at the centre),
with Syringodendron aspect: paired markings of conducting strands in quincunx array, also lengthwise running narrow strands,
direction of trunk from below right towards above left, uncommonly large marking at the centre, due to detached cone?
(Let the mouse move over the picture to help you see.) coll. KRETZSCHMAR/Chemnitz, max. width of specimen ~ 21cm.

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