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Manganese Oxide Dendrites in Quartz var. Chalcedony (Dendritic Agate) from Chihuahua, Mexico

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DESCRIPTION:	No. 79908
Mineral:	Manganese Oxide Dendrites in Quartz var. Chalcedony (Dendritic Agate)
Locality:	Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:	Branching formation of metallic manganese oxides in contrasting white chalcedony that fluoresces under UV illumination. These branching formation are known as dendrites, or dendritic habit. The manganese oxide dendrites are visible on front and rear.
Overall Size:	4x3.5x1.5 cm
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Archived:	For reference only

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