Natural Dendritic Agate pendant in an unusual shield shape with very dramatic patterning throughout the milky and translucent stone. The oxidized brass bail is an art deco reproduction of a swivel torch bail. A chain is not included, but available on our site for 50% off.
The entire pendant measures 2.35 inches long by 1.58 inches wide at widest point. Also called Dendrite Opal, Dendrite Opal Stone, Tree Agate, Plentiful Agate, Pyrolusite or Felsite Dendritic Agate. The first photo shows the pendant lying flat on white paper and the second photo shows it lying on the rim of a little glass bowl so that some light came come through.
Dendrite Agate has a lot of different appearances. This pendant is a combination of translucent and milky opaque with black dendrites (a nerve-network appearance).
Dendritic Agate meaning:
Dendrite refers to nerves and the stone gets its name from the similarity in appearance to a network of nerves. The dendrites are actually manganese, iron oxide or vegetation that was present at the time the stone crystalized.
Dendritic Agate healing properties:
Dendritic Agate is considered healing for conditions with similar appearances: nervous system, root systems, branch systems.
An excellent choice for a gardener, a neuro-surgeon, or a genealogist. Assists with any kind of growth and stabilization.
Dendritic Agate is great for students who need to follow thought development. Also excellent for writers for character and plot development.