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Botswana Agate
Polished Botswana Agate Gemstones
| Pictured above is tumbled Botswana Agate. These tumble-polished stones range in diameter from about 3/4 to 1 inch (19 to 25 mm). The stones that you receive will be similar in size, shape and color to the stones shown above. These Botswana Agate gemstones are perfect for a variety of crafts, decorating and jewelry projects - or simply to admire!
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Warning
Polished stones can be a choking hazard for small children. |
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Tumbled Botswana Agate
Size Range: Approximately 3/4" to 1" (19-25 mm)
From Botswana
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Treasure Bags! Velour pouches for storing
stones or giving them as gifts. | |
Botswana is country in southern Africa that is famous for producing
beautiful banded agate. The name "Botswana Agate" is often used for a gray,
brown, white and sometimes orange to pink chalcedony with distinct
fortification banding produced from this locality. It is produced in Botswana at many
locations.
For sale are beautifully polished Botswana Agate gemstones. These tumbled stones are sold
in 4 ounce (113 gram), 8 ounce (226 gram) and one pound (453 gram) bags. Your stones will be similar
in size, shape and color to the stones pictured above. They are perfect for a variety of
jewelry and craft projects - or simply to admire.
More information about Botswana Agate
Botswana Agate is moderately popular among lapidaries and is often used to
produce beads, cabochons and tumble-polished gemstones. They are used in many
types of jewelry items such as rings, earrings, necklaces and pendants.
The tumble-polished Botswana Agate above will work well for a variety of craft, jewelry and decorative projects.
Botswana Agate Properties |
| Color |
Grey, brown and white. |
| Hardness |
6.5 - 7 |
| Optical Properties |
Translucent |
| Luster |
Vitreous |
| Cleavage |
None. Conchoidal fracture. |
| Crystal Properties |
Agate is a microcrystalline variety of quartz. |
| Specific Gravity |
2.5 - 2.7 |
| Mineral / Rock Type |
A variety of chalcedony. |
| Healing Properties |
None scientifically proven. |
| Other Properties |
Interesting bands and eyes - this material is from polished agate nodules. Some solid druzy centers. Brilliantly polished. |
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Keychain Kit: $5.95 Per Kit
Available in gold or silver color finish. Each kit comes with six keychains and an assortment of bell-caps to accommodate stones of different sizes. We recommend "medium" (3/4 inch to 1 inch) or "large" (7/8 inch to 1 1/4 inch) " size stones. |
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Necklace Kit: $5.95 Per Kit
Available in gold or silver color finish. Each kit comes with three necklace chains (16 inch), three bails (to hold the bell-caps) and an assortment of bell-caps to accommodate stones of different sizes. We recommend "medium" size stones (3/4 inch to 1 inch). |
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Tie Tac Kit: $5.95 Per Kit
Available in gold or silver color finish. Each kit contains three tie tac sets. We recommend "small" (1/2 inch to 3/4 inch)or "medium" (3/4 inch to 1 inch) size stones. |
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Glue: Epoxy 330:
A water-clear glue made for bonding gem materials to metal findings and for bonding glass, china ceramics and other non-porous materials. Mix Part A with Part B, apply, hardens in two hours. |
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The words "gold" and "silver" as used above are colors and do not imply precious metal content. |
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