Botswana Agate 7x9-8x10mm Pebble - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Fancy Jasper It is a variety of

It is a variety of the mineral corundum

It is one of the most rare and sought after forms of Agate

Each strand is unique

tan and ivory

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Botswana Agate 7x9-8x10mm Pebble - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Fancy Jasper It is a variety ofBotswana 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.