Botswana Agate Rough – Deep Blue with Well-Defined Shadow Lines – Old Stock African
This gorgeous old stock Botswana Agate shows the deep blue coloration with well-defined shadow lines that aren’t often seen in this material. The shadow banding gives the piece a striking optical quality. A solid cutter that should produce multiple stunning slabs for cabochons.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Material: Natural Botswana Agate
• Dimensions: 85mm x 47mm x 31mm (Inches - 3.3" x 1.9" x 1.2")
• Weight: 171 grams (6.0 oz)
• Rarity: Rare
• Origin: Botswana
• Condition: Natural rough, unpolished
Botswana 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. These agates were mined in a riverbed, causing the smooth appearance.
WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL
Well-defined shadow lines are a less common Botswana feature - most material runs to softer banding. A vintage pre-1970s import with classic deep blue at a solid cutter size.
PERFECT FOR
• Multi-slab cutting
• Cabochon production
• Botswana collectors
PHOTO NOTE: Photographed wet. Natural rough may show surface texture. Colors vary on monitors.
Rough stones may contain natural fractures, pits, or inclusions typical of unpolished material.
This listing is for the exact piece shown in photos.
