Botswana Agate 10mm Round - 8-Inch 48hr_06172025 It is a member of

It is a member of the Quartz family

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

Pietersite is composed of Tiger Eye

It contains inclusions such as copper and iron

Botswana Agate 10mm Round - 8-Inch 48hr_06172025 It is a member 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.