Beautiful and amazing cabochons of Botswana Agate packed with pattern, vibrant energy and translucency.
Colours range from soft greys to rich browns and ocre to soft pinks and the delicate white bands so chatacteristic of this crystal.
Found in the mines of Botswana, this is where this banded agate gets its name from. Botswana is a landlocked country in the centre of Southern Africa.
Botswana agate stone is a variation of banded Chalcedony, one of the Quartz family minerals.
It’s mainly striped in different shades of pink and grey, but you may find certain layers containing muted apricot and browns.
The volcanic activity responsible for these beautiful stones dates back to nearly 200 million years ago.
But, while Botswana’s igneous stones started off as volcanic flow, they didn’t originally come from your standard mountainous volcano.
In their case, the lava flowed out in waves from long faults found within the lower layers of rock and rolled from here across the landscape.
Layers of Silica and Quartz were thus created, making for the fine banding and patterns of Botswana agate colours that make them so unique.
Size:
13-34x17x6mm
14-29x15x6mm
15-29x17x5mm
16-30x16x5mm
17-20x20x6mm
18-27x18x6mm
19-27x19x5mm
20-33x22x6mm
21-25x19x6mm
22-27x20x6mm
23-27x21x6mm
METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES:
-Botswana Agate encourages treating the underlying causes of illness rather than the symptoms.
-It may be used to treat depression and stress, and relieve sexual dysfunctions in both sexes.
-Agate enhances mental function by improving concentration, perception, and analytical abilities.
-It is beneficial for the eyes, hollow organs such as the stomach, uterus, etc., and heals skin disorders and itching due to insect bites.
-A crystal of possibility and hope, Botswana Agate encourages artistic expression and exploration of the unknown, while still maintaining logic and attention to detail that brings projects and ventures into reality.
-It also releases emotional repression and blocks to fertility, by lending the knowledge that sexuality is a natural function and sensuality is the body’s appreciation of the fullness of life.
-Agate stabilizes the aura, eliminating and transforming negative energies. Its cleansing effect is powerful at all levels.
Healing crystal meanings are spiritual supports to healing, not prescription or healthcare information.