Manganese Oxide Dendrite Slab - Utah The stain can be easily

The stain can be easily removed with warm water and soap

it does shine like a diamond with its clean faces

everything from soft lavenders to deep purple

This Epoch took place during the Paleogene Period

Manganese Oxide Dendrite Slab - Utah The stain can be easilyHere 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