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Botswana Agate from Botswanna, South Africa is a variety of banded Chalcedony, a mineral of the Quartz family. Agates are found all over the world, however this particular form of Agate is found exclusively in Botswana. Botswana Agate is a rare type of Silicate mineral. Silicate minerals form the largest family of minerals, including more than 25% of all known minerals and 40% of all common minerals. In addition to being a major part of the Earth's crust, Silicate minerals have also been found on the moon and in meteorites.All microcrystalline Quartz fall under the subcategory of Chalcedony, which is then further subdivided. One of these categories is Agate. Botswana Agate is found only in the southern African country from which it takes its name, and is famous for its natural pink and orange hues in addition to soft grey, blue and purple rings.Agates are typically mined from primary deposits that still have their original relationship with the host rock. Agates are usually ball or almond-shaped nodules ranging in size from a fraction of an inch to several yards in diameter.(These specimens average 1" to 1 1/2" in Dia) If the Agate fills the entire hollow space left by the gas bubble, it is called an Agate Almond. If a hollow remains in the center, it is called an Agate Geode. In the case of Botswana Agate, Agate Almonds are often found in secondary alluvial deposits, notably along the Bobonong River. These agates Takes an exceptional polish.This bag weighs 8 oz. (224 grams) and will contain an average of 6-8 large pieces.Each piece, depending upon it's weight will average about 1 1/2" diameter. Great refill for any beginner-novice tumblers, i.e., NSI, National Geographic, Dr. Cool, Smithsonian, Elenco & Pro Models Lortone, Chicago & Others. NOTE* This Bag DOES Not contain Grits, Findings, jewelry parts, or adhesives that may have been included with the original tumbler accessories. WARNING-Choking Hazard! Use Tumbling instructions from the tumbler manufacturer.
Features
1) This particular form of Agate is found exclusively in Botswana,Africa.
2) Botswana agate is famous for its natural pink and orange hues in addition to soft grey, blue and purple rings.
3) These agates Takes an exceptional polish.This bag weighs 8 oz. (224 grams) and will contain an average of 6-8 large pieces
4) Great refill for any beginner-novice tumblers
5) Refer to your Original Rock Tumblers instructions for tumbling information.
Specification
Binding : Toy
Brand : Rockhound's First Choice Botswana Agate
EAN : 4903563174118
Label : Rockhound's First Choice Botswana Agate
Manufacturer : Rockhound's First Choice Botswana Agate
PackageDimensions_Weight : 0.56 pounds
PackageDimensions : L:6.00 X W:4.00 X H:1.00
ProductGroup : Toy
ProductTypeName : TOYS_AND_GAMES
Publisher : Rockhound's First Choice Botswana Agate
Studio : Rockhound's First Choice Botswana Agate
Title : Rock Tumbler Gem Refill Kit - Botswana Agate Rough, S. Africa, Bold Banding, 8 oz
Botswana Agate from Botswanna, South Africa is a variety of banded Chalcedony, a mineral of the Quartz family. Agates are found all over the world, however this particular form of Agate is found exclusively in Botswana. Botswana Agate is a rare type of Silicate mineral. Silicate minerals form the largest family of minerals, including more than 25% of all known minerals and 40% of all common minerals. In addition to being a major part of the Earth's crust, Silicate minerals have also been found on the moon and in meteorites.All microcrystalline Quartz fall under the subcategory of Chalcedony, which is then further subdivided. One of these categories is Agate. Botswana Agate is found only in the southern African country from which it takes its name, and is famous for its natural pink and orange hues in addition to soft grey, blue and purple rings.Agates are typically mined from primary deposits that still have their original relationship with the host rock. Agates are usually ball or almond-shaped nodules ranging in size from a fraction of an inch to several yards in diameter.(These specimens average 1" to 1 1/2" in Dia) If the Agate fills the entire hollow space left by the gas bubble, it is called an Agate Almond. If a hollow remains in the center, it is called an Agate Geode. In the case of Botswana Agate, Agate Almonds are often found in secondary alluvial deposits, notably along the Bobonong River. These agates Takes an exceptional polish.This bag weighs 8 oz. (224 grams) and will contain an average of 6-8 large pieces.Each piece, depending upon it's weight will average about 1 1/2" diameter. Great refill for any beginner-novice tumblers, i.e., NSI, National Geographic, Dr. Cool, Smithsonian, Elenco & Pro Models Lortone, Chicago & Others. NOTE* This Bag DOES Not contain Grits, Findings, jewelry parts, or adhesives that may have been included with the original tumbler accessories. WARNING-Choking Hazard! Use Tumbling instructions from the tumbler manufacturer.
Features
1) This particular form of Agate is found exclusively in Botswana,Africa.
2) Botswana agate is famous for its natural pink and orange hues in addition to soft grey, blue and purple rings.
3) These agates Takes an exceptional polish.This bag weighs 8 oz. (224 grams) and will contain an average of 6-8 large pieces
4) Great refill for any beginner-novice tumblers
5) Refer to your Original Rock Tumblers instructions for tumbling information.
Specification
Binding : Toy
Brand : Rockhound's First Choice Botswana Agate
EAN : 4903563174118
Label : Rockhound's First Choice Botswana Agate
Manufacturer : Rockhound's First Choice Botswana Agate
PackageDimensions_Weight : 0.56 pounds
PackageDimensions : L:6.00 X W:4.00 X H:1.00
ProductGroup : Toy
ProductTypeName : TOYS_AND_GAMES
Publisher : Rockhound's First Choice Botswana Agate
Studio : Rockhound's First Choice Botswana Agate
Title : Rock Tumbler Gem Refill Kit - Botswana Agate Rough, S. Africa, Bold Banding, 8 oz
