Custom Cut Polished & Wire Wrapped Dendritic Agate Necklace/Pendant Sterling Silver .935
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Did you know that agate gemstones come in many forms? One of the most unique forms of agate is dendritic agate, a milky stone featuring branch and feather-like inclusions that look straight out of a forest. The gemstone’s interior appears to have trapped trees and bushes inside. How does this happen? We can thank trace mineral elements for this natural phenomenon. Following the nature motif, dendritic agate properties are known for offering tranquility and peace to the mind, body, and soul.
Dendritic agate is a type of chalcedony from the agate stone family, along with Botswana agate, fire agate, and blue lace agate, among others! While most dendritic agates have a milky body tone, they can also appear translucent to opaque. The milky base creates a beautiful contrast between the dark brown to black inclusions.
What are dendritic agate’s inclusions made of?
The stone’s inclusions, called “dendrites,” are a mixture of manganese or iron oxide minerals that were trapped inside the gemstone when the agate formed.
When a white agate features black dendrite inclusions, the effect emulates a striking wintery scene of snow blanketing tree branches. Who knew that these minerals interacting would create such a picturesque stone?
Chalcedony is a type of quartz that comes in many varieties, including black onyx, carnelian, and sardonyx.
In astrology, dendritic agate is the zodiac stone presiding over Gemini. If you were born between May 21 to June 20, this black and white gem may be the perfect stone to match the dual nature of the Gemini twins.
Geminis are known for being quick thinking and diplomatic, always seeing both sides of a situation. What better gem is there than the “Stone of Plentitude” to accompany compromise?