Botswana Agate 10mm Round - 8-Inch 48hr_06172025 sometimes referred to as “the

sometimes referred to as “the most colorful mineral in the world

It is the most abundant lithium-bearing mineral as well as a significant source of the rare alkali metals rubidium and caesium

It is a member of the Quartz family

The name of this particular calcite probably came about because of its distinct ocean blue and tan bands

This Lapis has been treated to enhance the blue color

Botswana Agate 10mm Round - 8-Inch 48hr_06172025 sometimes referred to as “theBotswana 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.