Botswana Agate 10mm Round - 8-Inch 48hr_06172025 Pietersite is composed of Tiger

Pietersite is composed of Tiger Eye

this unique and earthy Petrified Wood Agate specimen is perfect for gift giving or keep for yourself

with inclusions that appear in patterns similar to moss or lichen

It contains inclusions such as copper and iron

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

Botswana Agate 10mm Round - 8-Inch 48hr_06172025 Pietersite is composed of TigerBotswana 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.