Botswana Agate 15x20mm A Grade Oval Cabochon labor-day-lhb newly discovered mineral from Indonesia

newly discovered mineral from Indonesia that is an accidental byproduct of industrial smelting and is believed to be leftover slate from a gold mine

but can be distinguished by its structure and its lower relative hardness

When they're dry

a green-colored mineral

Rainbow Moonstone is named for its moon-like glow or chatoyancy

Botswana Agate 15x20mm A Grade Oval Cabochon labor-day-lhb newly discovered mineral from IndonesiaBotswana 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. Sold individually. These cabochons are all unique and vary