Dendritic Opal Freeform Cut Base - One of a Kind, 4 Inch Polished Stone
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Look closely at dendritic opal and you will see dark, branching patterns that resemble tiny ferns frozen in the stone.
Those branches are mineral dendrites, made of manganese that crept through the stone as it formed, and no two pieces branch the same way. This freeform is polished to a bright shine on the curved surfaces and cut flat on the bottom, so it stands on a desk, windowsill or shelf without a stand. Dendritic opal is a common opal, so it shows soft body color and dendrite patterns rather than the play of color of precious opal. It is a thoughtful gift for a nature lover, a hiker or a fossil fan, since dendrites are often mistaken for plant fossils at first glance. This is the exact cut base shown.
The cut base is about 4 by 2.5 inches. Look at the in hand photo for scale.
About Dendritic Opal
Dendritic opal is a common opal, hydrous silica without play of color, that contains dendrites. Mineral dendrites are branching growths, usually of manganese oxides, that form as manganese and iron rich water moves through cracks in rock; they are often mistaken for fossils. Opal is about 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale.
Stone Meaning: Dendritic opal is traditionally associated with growth and clarity.
Additional Details
- You receive the exact dendritic opal cut base shown.
- About 4" x 2.5" (third dimension not given).
- Polished, with a flat cut base.
- Opal is softer than quartz; keep it from harder stones and drops.
- Photos show the actual piece.
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