Dendritic Opal

Origin:  Australia

Color: Black, White, Tan

Approximate Mohs Hardness:

Natural, Untreated

Description

This dendritic opalite is named for the dendrites or fern-like inclusions found within this common opal (no play of color).  Natural common opal or opalite should not be confused with the man-made glass-like product marketed with the name “Opalite”.