Botswana Agate

By: Elizabeth Morgan
Submitted: 2007-01-17 16:42:14
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Botswana agate is a purplish-gray fortification gemstone exhibiting white patterns of, usually, circles or ovoids. Usually, it is found in the form of nodules.

Legends abound about Botswana agate. According to them, Botswana agate can be used to stimulate the exploration of the unknown and to further one’s quest towards the enlightened state. Banded agate is said to augment protection, fertility, sensuality, sexuality, passion, artistic expression and emotional comfort. Instead of dwelling on the problem, it lets one look toward the solution. Botswana agate stimulates the crown chakra, encouraging eternal love and allowing for the recognition that eternal love is a constant in the ever-changing universe.

Further, it is claimed that Botswana Agate helps one to maintain a forthright character. It also helps to sustain an attentiveness to detail which further facilitates the sensitivity to, and the recognition and the understanding of, the complete picture, however distorted the picture may be.

It is also said that Botswana agate can be used to treat disorders of the nervous system and help to rid the body of toxins. It also counteracts poisoning on the physical, emotional, and intellectual planes and can also be used to ameliorate depression and stress.

Botswana agate is usually sold by the pound. The number of stones per pound is determined on the average number for all types of stone. The type of the stone, how they were crushed and a number of other considerations will determine the cost of a pound.

Very Small (VS) size is 1/4 inch to 3/8 inch and the approximate number of stones per pound is 1,300. Small is 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch, where the approximate number of stones per pound is 180 – 250. Medium is about 3/4 inch and the approximate number of stones per pound is 80 to 100. Large is about 1 inch and the number of approximate stones per pound is 45 to 50. X1 is about 1 1/4 inch and the approximate number of stones per pound is 28 to 35. XX1 is about 1 1/2 to 2 inches and the approximate number of stones per pound is 16 to 20.

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