Dendritic jade is a type of jade that is characterized by the presence of dendrites, which are branching or tree-like inclusions of minerals that are embedded in the jade. Dendritic jades are formed when mineral solutions flow into the cavities of jade and crystallize, forming the dendritic patterns. The most common minerals that form dendritic patterns in jades are manganese and iron oxide, which give the dendrites their black or dark brown color.
