{"product_id":"botswana-agate-blue-shadow-banding-trimmer","title":"Botswana Agate Rough - Old Stock Blue Shadow Banding Trimmer","description":"\u003cp\u003eBotswana Agate Rough – \u003cem\u003eFantastic Blue Shadow Banding\u003c\/em\u003e – \u003cstrong\u003eOld Stock Oval Cab Trimmer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis neat \u003cstrong\u003eold stock Botswana Agate trimmer\u003c\/strong\u003e shows \u003cem\u003efantastic blue shadow banding\u003c\/em\u003e through the body. It should cut \u003cem\u003enice oval cabochons\u003c\/em\u003e and serves as a \u003cstrong\u003egood display\u003c\/strong\u003e of this old stock material. Clean Botswana character in a budget-friendly size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Natural Botswana Agate\u003cbr\u003e• Dimensions: 73mm x 44mm x 39mm (Inches - 2.9\" x 1.7\" x 1.5\")\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: 150 grams (5.3 oz)\u003cbr\u003e• Rarity: Rare\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: Botswana\u003cbr\u003e• Condition: Natural rough, unpolished\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBotswana Agate is a rare agate from the country of Botswana, representing African lapidary excellence. It's becoming very difficult to find, as no new material is reportedly being mined. Botswana Agate is popular for beautiful banding and impressive colors. It takes a mirror polish and works easily for jewelry making. 90% of LapidaryCentral's Botswana Agates were collected and imported before the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eShadow banding\u003c\/em\u003e on Botswana is less common than the typical softer bands - this trimmer carries the optical feature clearly. \u003cstrong\u003eOval cab geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e is set up by the shape of the rough.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePERFECT FOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Oval cabochon cutting\u003cbr\u003e• Display piece\u003cbr\u003e• Botswana shadow banding collectors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePHOTO NOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Photographed wet. Natural rough may show surface texture. Colors vary on monitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRough stones may contain natural fractures, pits, or inclusions typical of unpolished material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the exact piece shown in photos.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LapidaryCentral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46058442260714,"sku":"R1109","price":32.42,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/3454\/8392\/files\/R1109-botswana-agate-blue-shadow-banding-trimmer-1.jpg?v=1780467083","url":"https:\/\/lapidarycentral.com\/en-ca\/products\/botswana-agate-blue-shadow-banding-trimmer","provider":"Lapidary Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}