Manganese Oxide Dendrite Slab - Utah It achieved this nickname for

It achieved this nickname for obvious reasons

This mineral has only been discovered in one place on Earth

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He took the name of his daughter

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Manganese Oxide Dendrite Slab - Utah It achieved this nickname forHere 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