{"product_id":"dendritic-opal-crystal-pebble-22027","title":"Dendritic Opal Crystal Pebble 5.5cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/dendritic-opals-for-sale\" title=\"Shop Dendritic Opals For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDendritic Opals For Sale\u003c\/a\u003e From Madagascar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis striking \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop Dendritic Opal Palm Stones For Sale Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/dendritic-opal-palm-stones-for-sale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDendritic Opal Palm Stone\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e(otherwise known as a \u003cstrong\u003eDendritic Opal Crystal Pebble \u003c\/strong\u003eor \u003cstrong\u003eDendritic Opal Pebble\u003c\/strong\u003e) measures 5.5cm long and displays gorgeous, unique, tree-like dendritic patterns. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stunning milky white opal body base colour of \u003cstrong\u003eDendritic Opal\u003c\/strong\u003e contrasts marvellously against the dark hues of the dendritic mineral inclusions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe branch-like patterns of the \u003cstrong\u003edendritic mineral inclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003edendrites\u003c\/strong\u003e) are similar to the dendritic patterns seen in \u003cstrong\u003eDendritic Agates\u003c\/strong\u003e like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/moss-agate-crystals-for-sale-tree-agate-stones\" title=\"Shop Moss Agate Crystals For Sale Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoss Agate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (also known as \u003cstrong\u003eTree Agate\u003c\/strong\u003e), \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop Purple Moss Agate Crystals For Sale Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/purple-moss-agate-crystals-for-sale-purple-tree-agate-stones-purple-chalcedony\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurple Moss Agate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop Dendritic Quartz Crystals For Sale Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/dendritic-quartz-crystals-for-sale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDendritic Quartz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDendritic Opal\u003c\/strong\u003e is also known as \u003cstrong\u003eMerlinite\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMoss Opal\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eMossy Opal\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere Does Dendritic Opal Come From?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop Opals For Sale Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/opals-for-sale-uk-ethiopian-opals-precious-opal-gemstones-pink-opal-crystals\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e can be found in many countries worldwide, including the USA, Australia, and Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eDendritic Opal Crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003ecrystal from Madagascar\u003c\/strong\u003e, a country which is renowned for being one of the best places in the world to find lovely \u003cstrong\u003eDendritic Opals \u003c\/strong\u003eand other \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-quality Opals\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMadagascar \u003c\/strong\u003eis an island off the coast of Africa known for its unparalleled riches of \u003cstrong\u003efossils and crystals\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Dendritic Opal Made Of?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDendritic Opal\u003c\/strong\u003e is a form of \u003cstrong\u003eCommon Opal\u003c\/strong\u003e which displays a typically milky-white opal body base colour, and a surface adorned with tree-like dendritic patterns caused by \u003cstrong\u003edendritic mineral inclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e\/\u003cstrong\u003e dendrites \u003c\/strong\u003e(usually consisting of manganese and\/or iron). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Opal Made Of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll \u003cstrong\u003eopals\u003c\/strong\u003e are \u003cstrong\u003esilicates\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning they are primarily composed of silica\/silicon dioxide: other silicates include \u003cstrong\u003eQuartz varieties\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eFeldspars\u003c\/strong\u003e such as \u003cstrong\u003eLabradorite\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpals\u003c\/strong\u003e are classed as\u003cstrong\u003e mineraloids\u003c\/strong\u003e, not \u003cstrong\u003eminerals\u003c\/strong\u003e, as they are not technically crystalline in structure: the varying water content and diverse non-crystalline structure in each opal means that they are classed as \u003cstrong\u003eamorphous\u003c\/strong\u003e\/ lacking a specific crystal shape, and thus they cannot truly be considered minerals, for minerals have clearly defined crystal structures. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDendritic Opal Crystal Healing Properties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDendritic Opal\u003c\/strong\u003e is said by \u003cstrong\u003ecrystal healers\u003c\/strong\u003e to be a \u003cstrong\u003espiritually powerful stone\u003c\/strong\u003e which has many helpful practical applications. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDendritic Opal\u003c\/strong\u003e exudes a grounding \u003cstrong\u003eEarth Energy\u003c\/strong\u003e, which can help its users feel attuned with nature and experience a sense of being nurtured and refreshed by the natural world. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDendritic Opal\u003c\/strong\u003e is therefore a very \u003cstrong\u003ecalming stone\u003c\/strong\u003e, great to use during turbulent times as a balm for stress and anxiety. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDendritic Opal\u003c\/strong\u003e is also said to attract good luck, wealth, abundance, and prosperity along one's journey of personal growth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDendritic Opal Chakras\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDendritic Opal\u003c\/strong\u003e aligns with and balances \u003cstrong\u003eall chakras\u003c\/strong\u003e, but is most powerful when used as a \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop Crown Chakra Crystals For Sale Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/crown-chakra-stones-healing-crystals-for-sale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrown Chakra Crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for spiritual connections. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDendritic Opal\u003c\/strong\u003e also connects strongly to the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop Third Eye Chakra Crystals For Sale Online\" 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\u003cstrong\u003eQuartz\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTherefore, care should be taken to not damage the crystal surface by handling the stone gently and keeping it away from other stones. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDendritic Opal Crystal Collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning \u003cstrong\u003eDendritic Opal Crystal Palm Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e would make a fine addition to any \u003cstrong\u003ecrystal collection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Buy Dendritic Opals Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madagascandirect.com\/collections\/dendritic-opals-for-sale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy Dendritic Opal Crystals Online\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e at Madagascan Direct. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProduct Reference Number:22027\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Madagascan Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default 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