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6.7 ct Dendritic Opal

AED 999

5.0

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Item Details

Age

Brand New

Condition

Perfect inside and out

Usage

Still in original packaging

Posted on: 17th August 2026

Description

أوبال شجيري ميرلينيت أوبال الطحلب أوبال المناظر الطبيعية

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Very beautiful & unique Dendritic Opal with one-of-a-kind natural patterns inside (also called Merlinite/ Moss Opal/ Landscape Opal)
-100% natural Dendritic opal / Merlinite
- Large size: Total 6.780 carats
-fully polished: perfect oval-shaped cabochon
-ready to be set on a ring/ pendant necklace/ bracelet or any type of jewelry
-absolutely stunning gemstone with unique branch-like /vein-like patterns inside
***-one-of-a-kind : no other gemstones exist like this bec of the unique patterns
- brand new, flawless condition

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More about this gemstone:

Dendritic opal is a type of opal, also known as Merlinite or moss opal, that features dark, fern-like or tree-like inclusions of iron or manganese oxides within its body. It is a common opal that lacks the "play-of-color" of precious opals, with its most notable feature being the unique, one-of-a-kind patterns created by these branching inclusions. These dendritic patterns resemble miniature landscapes, often cutting across a white, yellow, or brown base.

Key Characteristics
Dendritic Inclusions:
These are the defining feature of dendritic opal, appearing as intricate, branch-like patterns that resemble trees, ferns, or moss.

Body Tone:
The base color of dendritic opal is typically white, but it can also be yellow, brown, green, blue, or pink.

Lack of Play-of-Color:
Unlike precious opal, dendritic opal does not display flashes of iridescent color; its beauty comes from the patterns of the dendrites.

Uniqueness:
Every dendritic opal is unique, as the formation of its patterns is completely random.
Hardness:
With a hardness of about 5.5 to 6 on the Mohs scale, it is a relatively soft stone that can chip easily but can achieve a nice polish.

Formation
Dendritic opal forms when mineral solutions rich in manganese or iron flow through fractures and fissures in the earth. These solutions create the intricate, tree-like dendrite crystals within the opal's matrix over millions of years.

Other Names and Nicknames
Dendritic opal is also known by several other names, including:
Merlinite: A popular name, particularly in the gemstone community.
Moss Opal: Due to the resemblance of its inclusions to moss.
Landscape Opal: Another nickname that reflects the miniature landscape patterns often found within the stone.