{"product_id":"dendritic-agate-hearts-small","title":"Dendritic Agate Heart - 1.7-1.8 inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dendritic Agate Heart is a pale grey to milky white stone carrying fine black branching formations that spread across and into the body like frost on glass. Those formations sit at varying depths, so some read sharply on the surface while others fade back into the stone. The base is translucent enough at the edges to pass light, and the polish is high and glassy. Density of the black branching varies widely, from sparse threading to near-full coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDendritic Agate is traditionally associated with balance and harmony, carrying a documented history as an agricultural talisman in Greek and Roman practice. That same agricultural lineage extends into a reading of manifestation and abundance, tied to growth and yield rather than sudden gain. The branching pattern is the whole visual appeal, and it makes each piece read as a small landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Properties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrimary Focus: Balance \u0026amp; Harmony\u003cbr\u003eSecondary Focus: Manifestation \u0026amp; Abundance\u003cbr\u003eChakra Association: Root, Heart\u003cbr\u003eZodiac Sign: Virgo, Taurus\u003cbr\u003eChinese Zodiac: Ox, Goat\u003cbr\u003eRuling Planet: Earth\u003cbr\u003eElements: Earth\u003cbr\u003eMohs Hardness: 7\u003cbr\u003eStone Family: Tectosilicate\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Dendritic Agate\u003cbr\u003eForm: Heart\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Polished\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Size: 44-46 mm (1.7-1.8 inches)\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Weight: 40 g\u003cbr\u003eListing: Single unit\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeological Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDendritic Agate, sometimes sold as Tree Agate when the base is fully opaque white, is a chalcedony variety of the quartz family, a silicon dioxide mineral of the trigonal system with a Mohs hardness of 7. The branching formations that give it its name are called dendrites, and they form when manganese or iron oxide crystals grow through fractures in the silica during formation, spreading in a fractal pattern that closely resembles ferns or trees. Those inclusions are frequently mistaken for fossilised plants; they are purely mineral formations with no organic material involved, and the resemblance is a matter of crystal growth mechanics rather than biology. The base ranges from translucent to milky white, with the dendrites appearing black or brown. It is natural and requires no treatment. Sources include India, Brazil, the USA, Kazakhstan, and China.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuturaSol Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach natural stone is selected for its authenticity, geological integrity, and energetic clarity. Natural variations in colour, structure, inclusions, and surface features are inherent to geological materials and contribute to the individuality of each piece. Any known treatments, enhancements, stabilization, or man-made characteristics are clearly disclosed within the product information where applicable. Every piece is inspected and photographed to reflect its true character; however, lighting conditions, screen settings, and natural variation may cause slight differences in appearance. If you have any questions about a piece before completing your purchase, we're always here to help. Where authenticity meets beauty, we tell you exactly what you're holding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quasar Gems USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47630175764710,"sku":"SIA10020-AS-C3-E36","price":18.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/7200\/5350\/files\/image_b445fc13-2249-4750-af25-156eff140db1.png?v=1787150079","url":"https:\/\/auturasol.com\/products\/dendritic-agate-hearts-small","provider":"AuturaSol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}