Dendrachate

/dɛnˈdrækət/ noun

Definition

A type of agate or stone containing tree-like patterns or dendritic markings within it.

Etymology

From Greek dendron (tree) + agate. A mineralogical term describing stones with distinctive branching mineral inclusions resembling trees.

Kelly Says

Dendrachate was treasured by ancient peoples who saw real trees frozen inside stones—some thought they contained the essence of forest magic trapped in mineral form.

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