Dendritic Opal 3x6mm Faceted Rondelle - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Lepidocrocite with inclusions that appear in

with inclusions that appear in patterns similar to moss or lichen

phlogopite

Gem Silica occurs in a vivid blue green color due to the presence of copper in the stone and is free of inclusions of other minerals

making them a versatile choice for bracelets

Available in a wide array of colors

Dendritic Opal 3x6mm Faceted Rondelle - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Lepidocrocite with inclusions that appear inThis variety of opal is named "dendritic" for the small inclusions within it that resemble moss or ferns. These inclusions consist of iron, manganese and other metallic oxides captured during the forming of the rock. Opals are hydrated amorphous forms of silica, created when silica hardens within the fissures of other stones.