PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
- GROUP Silicates - tectosilicates
- COMPOSITION SiO2
- COLOR Colourless, white, yellow, grey, brown, blue or red
- CRYSTALLINE SYSTEM Hexagonal / trigonal
- CRYSTALLINE HABIT Cryptocrystalline
- HARDNESS 7
- FRACTURE Conchoidal
- EXFOLIATION Null
- SHINE Vitreous to cerulean
- STRIP White
- TRANSPARENCY From translucent to opaque
- SPECIFIC GRAVITY 2.7
- REFRACTIVE INDEX 1.53 - 1.54
MINERALOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The dendritic agate or arborescent is a chalcedony or variety of quartz microcrystalline. It is an agate mossy with inclusions of iron oxide and manganese that take the form of branches, plants or mosses.
Deposits: Brazil, United States, India, Morocco, Iceland, Australia, Czech Republic and Morocco.
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES
The dendritic agate is considered a stone of connection with the earth and with plant nature. Helps in the performance and health of plants and crops. It is said to enhance abundance and focus energy, bringing stability and enjoyment.
