Manganese Oxide Dendrite Slab - Utah everything from soft lavenders to

everything from soft lavenders to deep purple

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often found alongside basaltic and andesitic rocks

We are obsessed with its ability to form these perfect "sprays

The stain can be easily removed with warm water and soap

Manganese Oxide Dendrite Slab - Utah everything from soft lavenders toHere is one of the most confusing minerals you may have ever seen. At first glance, someone would reasonably assume this is a fossil specimen showcasing some form of plant material, but they would be incorrect and they have fallen victim to a pseudofossil! This is a specimen plate of manganese oxide dendrites. They get their name from the Greek word "dendron", meaning tree. These dendrites are branches of manganese crystals that have grown out and