Botswana Agate 18mm A Grade Coin Cabochon Shape_Faceted Energy Prism Stichtite is a mineral

Stichtite is a mineral

a banded Chalcedony that is predominantly white with layers of brown

The name of this particular calcite probably came about because of its distinct ocean blue and tan bands

then brought to the surface by volcanoes and earthquakes

while seamstresses easily create patterns and buttonholes

Botswana Agate 18mm A Grade Coin Cabochon Shape_Faceted Energy Prism Stichtite is a mineralBotswana 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