{"product_id":"botswana-agate-deep-blue-shadow-lines","title":"Botswana Agate Rough - Old Stock Deep Blue with Well-Defined Shadow Lines","description":"\u003cp\u003eBotswana Agate Rough – \u003cem\u003eDeep Blue with Well-Defined Shadow Lines\u003c\/em\u003e – \u003cstrong\u003eOld Stock African\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis gorgeous \u003cstrong\u003eold stock Botswana Agate\u003c\/strong\u003e shows the \u003cem\u003edeep blue coloration\u003c\/em\u003e with \u003cem\u003ewell-defined shadow lines\u003c\/em\u003e that aren’t often seen in this material. The shadow banding gives the piece a striking optical quality. A \u003cstrong\u003esolid cutter\u003c\/strong\u003e that should produce \u003cstrong\u003emultiple stunning slabs\u003c\/strong\u003e for cabochons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Natural Botswana Agate\u003cbr\u003e• Dimensions: 85mm x 47mm x 31mm (Inches - 3.3\" x 1.9\" x 1.2\")\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: 171 grams (6.0 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. These agates were mined in a riverbed, causing the smooth appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWell-defined shadow lines\u003c\/em\u003e are a less common Botswana feature - most material runs to softer banding. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage pre-1970s import\u003c\/strong\u003e with classic \u003cem\u003edeep blue\u003c\/em\u003e at a solid cutter size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePERFECT FOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Multi-slab cutting\u003cbr\u003e• Cabochon production\u003cbr\u003e• Botswana 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":46048140460266,"sku":"R1090","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/3454\/8392\/files\/R1090-botswana-agate-deep-blue-shadow-lines-2.jpg?v=1779490328","url":"https:\/\/lapidarycentral.com\/products\/botswana-agate-deep-blue-shadow-lines","provider":"Lapidary Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}