Dendritic Jasper or Dendrite Jasper puffy oval palm stone. It measures 1.78 inches long by 1.71 inches wide by 0.88 inch thick.
Dendrite Jasper meaning:
The dendrites are the dark markings. They formed inside the jasper from minerals that were present from water or fluids running through the cracks and fissures. Since the minerals were present in the water, it looks like little streams flowing down different paths. The fluid eventually evaporates leaving the minerals minerals as part of the jasper, usually iron oxide or manganese.
Since the trails of minerals look like branches, ferns or tiny trees, it is called dendritic from the Greek term for tree, dendron.
Dendrite Jasper metaphysical properties.
Dendrite Jasper is a very under-rated crystal. It brings out our ability to understand others without compromising ourselves. It engenders strength during challenging times.