Botswana Agate

Botswana Agate cabochons

Botswana Agates consist primarily of cryptocrystalline silica (mainly Chalcedony) alternating with micro-granular quartz and are easily identified by their tight bands and variety of colors. It’s fairly common to see Botswana Agate being sold as “Banded Agate” because it’s readily available and the consumer is more comfortable with the name agate, or banded agate. These […]