4.2" Polished Dendritic Agate Nodule Half - Uruguay

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.