Bunny Bedi, the owner and designer of Made In Earth, describes his first experience with this Australian gem. Dendritic Opal is one of our favorite gemstones and is an original and popular gemstone in the Made in Earth collection. The density of dingrites is defined as a fractal – a self-similar pattern – that is the same whether near or far. Let’s explore the possible origins of this stunning mineral and discover what makes it so special.Īustralian Dendritic Opal contains a variety of minerals, including opaque white common Opal, translucent grey, colorless chalcedony, and picturesque black to brown dendritic inclusions of manganese oxides. While its exact origins remain a mystery, there are many theories surrounding the formation of this unique gemstone.
Dendritic opal is found in many locations around the world, including India, Mexico, and the United States.
Its distinctive patterning is caused by an inclusions of other minerals, such as iron, manganese, or copper. Initially thought to be a type of quartz, it is now known that dendritic opal is actually a form of chalcedony, a mineraloid made up of silicon dioxide. Its distinctive patterns and vivid colours have been admired and sought after by many, with its origins shrouded in mystery. Dendritic opal is an intriguing gemstone that has been treasured for centuries by many cultures.
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