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2.8" Polished Dendritic Agate Sphere - Madagascar
This is white agate from Madagascar which has been hand-polished from its original rough/natural state, into a sphere. There are small black/brown dendritic formations throughout the agate.
Comes with the pictured display stand.
Comes with the pictured display stand.
About Dendritic Agate
Dendritic agate is a unique variety of agate known for its intricate, tree-like inclusions that resemble delicate branches, ferns, or mossy landscapes. These inclusions, which are usually dark brown or black, are not plant material but rather mineral impurities like manganese or iron that have crystallized within the agate over millions of years. Found in shades of translucent white, grey, or sometimes even yellow, dendritic agate's beautiful, organic patterns make it highly valued in jewelry and crystal collections.
Ranging in color from milky white to shades of grey, brown, and sometimes a translucent yellow or smoky hue, dendritic agate can appear almost ethereal, as though a scene from nature is encased in a glass-like surface. Some stones are nearly transparent, adding depth and dimension to the patterns within, while others have a more opaque quality that highlights the intricate branches and foliage-like forms even more vividly.
Dendritic agate is a unique variety of agate known for its intricate, tree-like inclusions that resemble delicate branches, ferns, or mossy landscapes. These inclusions, which are usually dark brown or black, are not plant material but rather mineral impurities like manganese or iron that have crystallized within the agate over millions of years. Found in shades of translucent white, grey, or sometimes even yellow, dendritic agate's beautiful, organic patterns make it highly valued in jewelry and crystal collections.
Ranging in color from milky white to shades of grey, brown, and sometimes a translucent yellow or smoky hue, dendritic agate can appear almost ethereal, as though a scene from nature is encased in a glass-like surface. Some stones are nearly transparent, adding depth and dimension to the patterns within, while others have a more opaque quality that highlights the intricate branches and foliage-like forms even more vividly.
SPECIES
Chalcedony var. Agate
LOCATION
Madagascar
SIZE
2.8" in diameter
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#218926
