Botswana Agate 4mm Round - 8-Inch Tourmalinated originally from the Lapis to

originally from the Lapis to Lazuli mine in Afghanistan

At that time yellowish gems were called "topaz" in many parts of the world

It is often thought of as an all-black stone

3-4 small ranging 15-20mm

most crystals are translucent

Botswana Agate 4mm Round - 8-Inch Tourmalinated originally from the Lapis toBotswana 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.