MOSS OPAL (DENDRITIC OPAL)
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DENDRITIC OPAL
Moss opal or dendritic opal is a translucent or opaque form of common opal containing inclusions of manganese or iron oxides forming dendritic (tree-like) patterns.
DENDRITIC OPAL
Moss opal or dendritic opal is a translucent or opaque form of common opal containing inclusions of manganese or iron oxides forming dendritic (tree-like) patterns.
Common opal does not have the play of rainbow colours that we associate with precious opal.
Locality not known.
Size: approx. 6.5 x 6 x 4.5 centimetres
Weight: 122 grams