Botswana Agate Natural 4X6mm Rondelle Faceted - Large Hole Beads R1739 microcrystalline form of Quartz

microcrystalline form of Quartz

apricot and purplish red

Blue Sodalite is sometimes referred to as “poor man’s lapis” because of its similar color and much lower cost

as opposed to the presence of Chromium which creates Emerald’s green color

second only to Diamond

Botswana Agate Natural 4X6mm Rondelle Faceted - Large Hole Beads R1739 microcrystalline form of QuartzBotswana 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.