Botswana Agate 12mm Round - 15-16 inch Ocean Jasper First described in 1881

First described in 1881

Mined in Australia

” Aquamarine was once thought to be the treasure of mermaids

It forms when Quartz and Feldspar crystallize in radial aggregates within other silica-rich stones

Australian Butter Jasper is a relatively new variation of Jasper that definitely meets that criteria

Botswana Agate 12mm Round - 15-16 inch Ocean Jasper First described in 1881Botswana 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.