Dark Blue Merlinite (Dendritic Opal) Slab – Translucent Matrix with Floating Black Dendrites, 561g

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
• Width: 8 centimeters (3.15 inches)
• Height: 13 centimeters (5.12 inches)
• Depth: 4.5 centimeters (1.77 inches)
• Weight: 561 grams (1.24 lbs / 19.79 oz)

SPECIMEN DETAILS
Polished Merlinite / Dark Blue Dendritic Opal – Substantial Single Anatolian Display Slab Featuring a High-Gloss Mirror Polish, Translucent Deep Blue to Grey-Blue Opal Matrix, Charcoal Clouding, Suspended Black Manganese Dendrite Plumes, and a Natural Ochre-Yellow Matrix Rind.

ABOUT THIS PIECE: "Deep Blue Depth: Polished Merlinite Display Specimen"
Cut and face-polished to a smooth mirror finish, this single Merlinite (dendritic opal) slab highlights a rare translucent deep blue-grey opal core. Floating within the luminous blue matrix are soft charcoal shadows and crisp, feather-like manganese dendrites. The polished face is neatly framed by a crisp inner black ring margin and a contrasting, unpolished golden-ochre host rock perimeter.

DISPLAY & DÉCOR USES
• Fine Mineral Collections: A cabinet-sized collector piece featuring rare dark blue translucency, high-shine display polish, and crisp suspended dendritic inclusions.
• Interior Design & Styling: Ideal as a prominent focal accent for executive desks, display cabinets, or mineral shelf collections.
• Photography & Art Muse: Rich blue translucency, floating internal inclusions, and contrasting outer banding provide exceptional structural inspiration for designers, artists, and mineral connoisseurs.

YOU WILL RECEIVE
The exact single polished specimen shown in the photos and video.

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All specimens are natural geological formations sold exclusively for home decor, interior display, visual appreciation, and mineral collecting purposes. This piece features a professionally polished display face with a natural rough exterior rind.