Botswana Agate 6mm Round - 8-Inch K2 after its type locality

after its type locality

and it’s name is derived from the Greek “apate

The presence of Manganese in the stone produces its color

many people believe that diamonds are formed from coal

Hackmanite is very reactive under UV light

Botswana Agate 6mm Round - 8-Inch K2 after its type localityBotswana 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.