MOSS OPAL (DENDRITIC OPAL) - Western Australia
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DENDRITIC OPAL
Western Australia
The so-called moss opal or dendritic opal from Western Australia is a translucent or opaque form of common opal containing inclusions of iron or manganese oxides, sometimes forming dendritic (tree-like) patterns.
The so-called moss opal or dendritic opal from Western Australia is a translucent or opaque form of common opal containing inclusions of iron or manganese oxides, sometimes forming dendritic (tree-like) patterns.
Size: 7.5 x 6 x 4.5 centimetres
Weight: 128 grams