A specific type of Opal, Dendritic Opal is dark in color and has tubular or dendritic patterns on its base.
Although the stone is usually found in black and white, the black colour may have varying shades, from blueish black to a dark grey hue.
The composition of this stone includes a black mineral known as Manganese, with the dendrites taking a distinct leaf-like shape that resembles a fern.
 
Dendritic opal is also often called moss opal or merlinite. This stone allows you to explore the deeper universal energies and gain a bigger perspective on life, people, the world, and the larger reality. It helps you understand the spiritual side of things, thereby ensuring your spiritual growth. This stone is perfect to balance the masculine and femenine energies within you.
 
Moonstone is a stone for new beginnings, inner growth and strength. Steadies emotions and soothes stress. It is a very calming stone.