DENDRITES - Germany
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DENDRITES
A beautiful example of branching 'dendritic' minerals which resemble fossilised plants
Solnhofen, Germany
A dendrite is a mineral that develops with a multi-branching, tree-like form. The patterns are often mistaken for fossil plants.
This classic example from Germany consists of an incrustation of iron and manganese minerals along joints in fine-grained limestone.A beautiful example of branching 'dendritic' minerals which resemble fossilised plants
Solnhofen, Germany
A dendrite is a mineral that develops with a multi-branching, tree-like form. The patterns are often mistaken for fossil plants.
For a photograph of one of the famous Solnhofen limestone quarries click on the 'Image Gallery' tab above.
Size: 9 x 8.5 x 1 centimetres
Weight: 280 grams
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