Miners found it in Australia, the world’s Opal capital! Before long, other mines around the globe were unearthed. However, that all changed with its “rediscovery” in the 19th century. Like other popular gemstones, humans didn’t know much about the stone on a scientific level. Meanwhile, those who believed in witchcraft carried it because they thought it unlocked magical abilities! During the middle ages, it was thought to hold magical powers! Rulers and noblemen adorned their attire with it to show off their status. Many samples are so densely populated with inclusions that they resemble moss, which led to the stone’s nickname of “Moss Opal.”ĭendritic Opal has been around for a long time.
The inclusions are sporadic, resulting in an imprint that looks like a tree. But that clean backdrop is broken up with high-contrast inclusions of manganese and iron. Most Dendritic Opal stones have a base of opaque milky white. The term “dendritic” refers to any object that has a branch-like form. This stone’s most identifiable characteristic is right in its name. However, that doesn’t make it any less beautiful.
The stone is also quite common, occurring naturally throughout the world. It harkens back to the early days of our planet, radiating calm energy that combats the chaos!ĭendritic Opal is a form of common Opal (though it doesn’t have the color-changing flash and pizzaz of Precious Opal). Like the tendrils of moss that cover rocks in a forest, Dendritic Opal has strong organic energy within it.
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