Dendritic Opal 9-10mm Irregular Rondelle - 15-16 Inch 01132022FEATURE Sodalite is named for its

Sodalite is named for its sodium content and may be classified as a feldspathoid

however it does not exhibit the play of color seen in precious Opal

African Turquoise is not actually Turquoise

Dutch Colonel Hendrik Von Prehn

These inclusions range broadly in type and color and produce patterns that can look like gardens

Dendritic Opal 9-10mm Irregular Rondelle - 15-16 Inch 01132022FEATURE Sodalite is named for itsThis variety of opal is named "dendritic" for the small inclusions within it that resemble moss or ferns. These inclusions consist of iron, manganese and other metallic oxides captured during the forming of the rock. Opals are hydrated amorphous forms of silica, created when silica hardens within the fissures of other stones. Note Due to the unique hand made manufacturing process of these beads, the strand length, bead measurements, colors, and beads