Dendritic Limestone Jurassic Cabochon D Germany—MINI21

What a show-stopper! This is a flat cabochon-cut stone of Dendritic Limestone from Hienheim, Germany. This Jurassic Age pseudo-fossil looks organic, but gets its delicate patterns from either manganese or iron oxide minerals. The contrast of the stone is sandstone-like and lightly shaded, and the warm reddish-brown colors of the dendrite make a beautiful centerpiece. The stone has a granular texture, the natural stone preserved. The back of the stone is completely flat, and the top is flat as well—it is shaped, but has not been polished or coated. This is a very pleasing and affordable small sized specimen, and would make an excellent addition to any collection as a display piece, and would really shine in a jewelry project! Locality: Solenhofen limestone, Jurassic Age—Hienheim, Germany. Dimensions: contact me Weight: 24.3 g (0.86 oz) FORMATION: Dendrites are a tree- or fern-like growth of inorganic minerals, which resembles an organic fossil. Commonly, dendrites are formed from manganese or iron oxide minerals. HEALING PROPERTIES: Iron and manganese oxide minerals most often represent manifestation, grounding, and feminine earth energy. *Though many gems and minerals have historical and cultural associations with healing properties, these items are sold for display, study, and collector interest only. Check out more crystals and specimens in my Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/PhenomenalGems?ref=si_shop