Dendritic Black Opal 6mm Round 15-16 Inch Size_2mm features intricate light brown patterns

features intricate light brown patterns on dark brown stones

Agate is one of many varieties of banded Chalcedony

while the Zoisite is light to medium green

It has been called “the Laughter Stone” or “Happy Lace” for its believed power to elevate thoughts and promote optimism

Dendritic Black Opal 6mm Round 15-16 Inch Size_2mm features intricate light brown patternsThis 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.