Add a captivating contrast to your collection with this dramatic Dendritic Opal specimen. With its tree-like inclusions dancing through milky and smoky tones, this raw piece brings a bold and earthy elegance straight from nature.
Mineral Name:Dendritic Opal
Size Dimensions: 3.5 x 2.6 x 2.1 inches
Weight: 304 grams
Condition: Unpolished, natural rough form with high contrast dendritic inclusions
Origin: Likely Australia or Madagascar (common sources)
Chemical Family: Silicate
Composition: SiO₂ with manganese or iron dendrites
Color: Milky white, gray, and black patterning
Formation: Silica-rich solution filled voids, dendrites formed from mineral intrusions
Hardness: 5.5 – 6.5 Mohs
Nickname: “The Stone of Planted Dreams”
Note: Some photographs were taken while the specimen was wet to enhance its natural colors.
