Red Botswana Agate 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch Agate8mm it lightens because of further

it lightens because of further weathering and becomes Malachite

perfect for any occasion that calls for some stony cheer

It has been prized both as an ornamental jewel and for its strong curative powers and protective energies

as well as brown to reddish brown or red in color

often occurring with inclusions of white

Red Botswana Agate 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch Agate8mm it lightens because of furtherRed Botswana Agate displays highly defined parallel banding, usually in white on hues of brown, gray, pink, tan, apricot and purplish red. Botswana Agate was formed nearly 187 million years ago by lava flowing in waves from long faults in the earth. This lava rolled across the landscape, depositing layer upon layer of Quartz silicate to create the banding and patterns now prized in Botswana Agate.