DENDRITES (SMALL EXAMPLE IN GEM BOX) - Bavaria, Germany
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Branching 'dendritic' minerals which resemble fossilised plants
Solnhofen, Bavaria, 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 manganese minerals along a joint in fine-grained limestone. For a photograph of one of the famous Solnhofen limestone quarries click on the 'Image Gallery' tab above.Branching 'dendritic' minerals which resemble fossilised plants
Solnhofen, Bavaria, Germany
A dendrite is a mineral that develops with a multi-branching, tree-like form. The patterns are often mistaken for fossil plants.
This is a lovely little example. Presented in a display box with a glass lid.
Size: 6 x 6 x 2 centimetres (size of box)
Weight: 47 grams (weight of box)