MINERAL, ORGANIC, OR HYBRiD?

[605dano]

Was cracking open some vein rock when I seen this. At first I thought it was of a crystal structure but now I'm wondering if it is a plant root. Or maybe a hybrid, a root that had a mineral deposited on it. Was in a fracture plane of the rock. It is so fragile that it is hard to test without destroying it. Any thoughts?

 

[StoneWhisper]

Fossilized Plant Roots or Plant Trace Fossils

 

[Eu_citzen]

Drip some citric acid over there and see what happens. Some minerals get a "tarnish", citric acid can clean it up.

Also take it to to someone in the know - if you are lucky - this could be a real nice find. (think: Silver)

 

[DDancer]

Could be minerals that have formed over and around tree roots. The speci does look fragile. Hrm....