Manganese Oxide Dendrite Slab - Utah Palo Santo

Palo Santo

and chlorine

cephalon (head)

leading many to believe they are one of the earliest forms of artisan craftsmanship

These make a get piece to add to any collection as they have been polished to really show their beauty

Manganese Oxide Dendrite Slab - Utah Palo SantoHere 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