Botswana Agate Teardrop cabochon

                                              Scientific

Quartz comes in many different forms such as clear crystals, microcrystalline rocks, and massive chunks.  Microcrystalline forms are further subdivided by transparency (chalcedony and chert) and each further by color and each of these subdivisions has its own name.  Officially, agate is a form of chalcedony that is translucent to transparent and exhibits a wide variety of banding.  Different colors of banding are due to different chemical impurities and often are known by different names.  Botswana agate has very distinctive banding in gray, white, pink, orange, and brown.  It is sourced from the Kalahari Desert in Botswana specifically the Bobonong district. The agate was formed in pockets of lava flows dated at about 187 million years, early Jurassic

                                                  Uses

Its unique patterns make it popular for cabochons for use in jewelry pieces or as tumbled and polished stones.

                                              Meaning

Botswana Agate has a high, possibly the highest vibrational agate known and offers up intense energy that resonates directly with one's third eye and crown chakra. The bearer will begin to feel more in touch with their higher self simply from carrying this stone on them. As it strengthens the channel between the third eye and crown chakras when meditating with this stone. This stone helps connect the bearer with their guardian angels and spirit guides that guide you daily. Use in conjunction with Angelite to help expand your consciousness and provide more understanding with your higher self.