Properties and subtleties of choosing Botswana agate

Story

The mineral is named after the place where it was first discovered and where it was mined. Its deposits were discovered in 1971 in the vicinity of the city of Babanong in Botswana.

Botswana is a country in the very south of the African continent. Two thirds of its territory is occupied by the Kalahari Desert. Its sands still offer magnificent pebbles today.

African sorcerers say that this stone is the eye of an eagle. According to legend, an eagle and a magician went out to duel. The eagle flew away, but not far. The wizard cast a spell, after which the bird turned to stone. Having fallen, she broke into a million pieces.

Today, pebbles are found in agglomerates of siliceous volcanic rocks.

The poetic name of agate is the stone of dawn. Its delicate pink color is truly similar to the shades of the early morning sky.

History and origin of the mineral

Botswana agate is native to Africa. It acquired its name in connection with the place where it was first found.

Entire legends are formed about the origin of Botswana agate.

• In one of them, the gem is the eye of a mighty eagle. One day, a wizard and an eagle started a duel, after which the magician turned the bird that flew into the sky into stone. Then the eagle fell, breaking into many pieces.
• In ancient Rome, Botswana agate was considered a talisman protecting the fertility goddess Pomona. When sowing, Botswana were buried along with the grains to obtain a bountiful harvest.
• According to another myth, the stone fell from Satan's crown when he was cast into hell. Then the agate turned into the Grail - the cup into which the blood of Christ was collected.
• From time immemorial, the gem was called the “eye of the creator.” It was placed in the eye sockets of statues as an amulet against misfortune.

Description

Botswana agate is a translucent or translucent stone. Its surface is heterogeneous, but the pattern is visible implicitly. Colors – gray, pink, their combinations and shades.

Unlike other varieties of agate, Botswana is not "improved". Colors are the main factor by which a mineral is identified.

Stone processing involves only light polishing of the surface.

Agates of other colors found in this country are also called Botswana. For example, trade offers peach or apricot agate from Botswana. But this is a different variety, and the stone is called Botswana after the place of discovery (the state of Botswana).

Only gray or pink specimens are Botswana agates.

Who is it suitable for?

• It is believed that Taurus, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn Botswana agate must be worn. He will reveal the best character traits of these signs, help them believe in themselves and gain determination for new achievements. Bestowing peace and harmony, the stone protects well from the evil eye.
• For newborn babies, amulets in the form of a white striped mineral are placed in the crib to improve sleep. But for girls, to protect themselves from evil, gossip and envy, you can buy cute earrings with milky Botswana stone.
• Moon, Venus and Mercury, which rule over pearl-colored stone, have the ability to protect against deception and also win lawsuits. Bostwana agate is always on the side of truth and justice. If it is acquired by a fraudster, a person with evil thoughts, the stone can harm him. This is especially true for gray minerals. It will instantly turn all its power against the owner, damage the aura and can cause illness.
• Taupe agate from Botswana is a stone for business people seeking to achieve heights in their careers.

They say that the mineral can suit any sign of the Zodiac, the main thing is that the person is good, and it makes no difference for agate whether he is Scorpio or Virgo. There is some truth in this, although it happens that the amulet may simply not suit you.

How can I check this? Just squeeze the pebble in your palm for 15-20 minutes. If it warms up slightly, your energy exchange has begun - the mineral is suitable for you; If it remains icy, it’s better not to buy it.

Another way: take the agate with you to bed, put it under your pillow and... dream. It happens that “princes” and “princesses” on such a “pea” sleep very anxiously and have terrible dreams. If you slept well, and in the morning you remembered what pleasant things you dreamed about, this is a gift from Botswana agate. There will be dozens more such gifts, but remember that not only the stone is obliged to take care of you, but now you must also take care of it.

Physico-chemical characteristics

For a mineralogist, Botswana agate is a silicate of igneous origin. It has a simple composition and short formula.

Areas of use

Botswana agate is classified as semi-precious. But thanks to its rarity, it has found application in the luxury sector:

• White gold, platinum, silver or natural leather of exotic varieties are used as jewelry settings.
• Particularly good are large beads, bracelets, pendants, inserts of rings, earrings, and brooches.

• For stone cutters, this is a fertile material for demonstrating personal skill.

This is a coveted specimen in any mineralogical collection.

Scope of application

Botswana agate is so beautiful that even experienced jewelers sometimes refuse to process it, which can ruin the pristine beauty of the mineral. However, if a stone is naturally pale and unsightly, it is painted and processed so that it can later be inserted into some kind of decoration.

Stone cutters highly value the mineral for its malleability. It is known that ancient Greek craftsmen made medallions of unique beauty, depicting animals and people. The use of this technique was made possible due to the fact that the stone has several layers. For example, a white layer could be used to carve out a human face, and when the white was removed, it would reveal a darker shade underneath that would be ideal for the character's attire.

Striped agate has been used since ancient times to decorate palace interiors and furniture. Botswana agate can be found among the stones that adorned the thrones of crowned persons. Even now, during archaeological excavations, archaeologists discover unique interior items, as well as dishes and vases.

Few people know that it was Botswana agate, according to ancient legend, that became the stone from which the Holy Grail was made. This legend is still popular among Orthodox Christians to this day. Even if this is a fictional story, you can be sure that the healing and magical properties of this amazing mineral are not fiction, and you can always experience them for yourself.

How to identify a fake

The Botswana variety is perhaps the only agate that is sought to be counterfeited.

You can distinguish imitation in several ways:

• Botswana agate cannot be scratched or damaged by a needle. Only the applied polish can be damaged.
• There is no monochromatic Botswana.
• The colors of natural stone are delicate and gentle. The imitation usually looks flashy and bright.

A real stone placed in water for several hours will not fade or lose its shine. And the water will not be colored in any way.

How to wear and care

Like other types of agate, the Botswana variety is unpretentious. But it’s expensive, so it makes sense to take good care of the stone:

1. For the products there is a separate, soft inside box.
2. Protect from falls, shocks, and mechanical impacts of any kind.
3. The stone does not like heat, direct sun, temperature changes, or high humidity.
4. It is enough to clean every week with a dry or slightly moistened cloth. To keep the surface beautiful, water is used as a last resort. Water procedures do not take too long; after them, the stone is immediately wiped dry.

If Botswana agate is used as a magical or healing artifact, it is given a “rest” one day of the week. That is, they are not taken out of the box.

Jewelry with delicately colored stones can be worn in sets. Even if it's large beads or a bracelet.

Product care rules

Basic rules for caring for natural Botswana agate:

1. Keep the gem in a bag, box or case made of velvet or other soft fabric. Do not store agate together with other stones; give it a separate place.
2. The place where the mineral is stored must be protected from direct sunlight.
3. The gem should not be damaged. Make sure that the mineral does not end up in a place where there is a danger of mechanical impact.
4. The stone does not like high humidity. The storage location should not only be dark and cool, but also dry.
5. Every week, wipe the gem with a dry or slightly damp cloth.

The stone loves careful care and does not like humidity.

Price

Botswana agate is the most expensive in its family. You can buy any types of jewelry, but they are not cheap (price / rub.):

• pendant (65 mm, on a leather cord) – 2,500;
• beads (8 – 10 mm) – 23-34.

To avoid purchasing a fake, you should contact trusted sellers. And remember: there is no such thing as too much Botswana.

Birthplaces of Botswana agate

Agate is born in the depths of solidified lava. Minerals gradually settle to form layers. In the process, they can be joined by titanium, quartz, manganese, and selenium, which give a characteristic color.

When exposed to high temperatures, the color becomes brighter, which is why the quartz layers of Botswana agate are much richer. Many of them originated in the sultry desert.

You don’t have to go to Botswana to get striped agate, although you guessed it right: it is in this country that the richest deposits of the mineral have been discovered. Placers of gems are found every year in the Kalahari Desert. Botswana agate is mined in Mexico, Holland, and Madagascar.

Therapeutic effect

Lithotherapists have identified the spectrum of therapeutic effects of Botswana agate:

1. Improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
2. Helps overcome tobacco cravings. For this purpose, the rough stone is worn as a pendant or in the breast pocket.
3. Drinking the water in which the stone was placed speeds up metabolism, promoting weight loss. This property is equally valuable for women and men.
4. Massage with a Botswana agate roller normalizes blood circulation, relieves cramps, and relieves muscle tension.

Banded agate is classified as a stone with feminine energy. But its healing capabilities are also suitable for men. For example, to increase potency.

Medicinal properties

Botswana agate is a healing stone. It can save a person from many ailments, such as:

• Inflammation of the genitourinary system (restores potency in men and returns sensuality to women).
• Disorders of the gastrointestinal tract - gastritis, pancreatitis, ulcers and others.
• Disorders of the nervous system - will relieve depression and restore the psycho-emotional background.
• Metabolic disorders - will help you get rid of excess weight (you need to drink water infused with agate for several hours).
• Dermatological problems - will clear the skin of any rashes and improve complexion.
• Disturbances in the functioning of the cardiovascular system - regulates heart rhythm, strengthens blood vessels and improves blood circulation (massage with an agate cabochon).

In addition, Botswana agate will help its owner get rid of nicotine addiction. To do this, the stone should be worn at chest level - in the breast pocket or as a pendant on a chain.

Magic properties

African sorcerers and European esotericists agreed on the magical properties of Botswana agate:

• Activates mental abilities.
• Makes a person an intuitive, sometimes even clairvoyant.
• Suitable for meditation sessions.

The magic of the stone helps you make a career and become financially successful.

• Absorbs external negativity, transforms it into positive and transfers it to the owner of the talisman.
• Makes him a speaker capable of winning over even his enemies.

The home amulet stone is placed in the most visible place.

The type of decoration also matters:

• Botswana agate ring gives men sexual attractiveness in the eyes of ladies.
• Girls will be protected from gossip and envious people by earrings with pink Botswana agate.

However, Bostwana of gray shades honors only justice, honesty, and truth. A fraudster or someone trying to harm a neighbor will receive a retaliatory blow in the form of bad luck or illness.

AREAS OF USE

Botswana agate is used in the jewelry industry for making jewelry, as well as decorative items for home decoration: figurines, bowls, vases. Amulets and talismans are carved from Botswana.

Due to its special strength and resistance to acids and other reagents, Botswana is used for the production of tableware in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. More often than not, jewelers do not even process it, so as not to spoil its original beauty.

Botswana agate - paired amulet

Magic properties

The volcanic nature of the stone endowed it with strong energy. In all centuries, healers and sorcerers have used Botswana agate magic for healing and witchcraft. We recommend: MORGANIT (VOROBIEVIT) - two names, one destiny

• The ancient Egyptians considered it a fertility stone; in medieval Europe, the mineral was a symbol of health and financial wealth; in India it symbolized well-being.
• From the depths of centuries comes the belief that Botswana agate helps in career advancement, makes indecisive people bold, and balances the energies of yin and yang in combination with purple crystals.
• The mineral gives energy to life, awakens the mind and enhances intuition. Placed on your desktop or near your computer, it will help you work efficiently.
• There is a belief that the talisman protects against energy vampires and helps in uncovering deception.

Volcanic origin gives Botswana powerful energy

Medicinal properties

In addition to its magical properties, the gem is also valued for its medicinal qualities:

• ring on the middle finger – relieves nervous conditions, insomnia,
• improves potency:
• strengthens the immune system;
• improves vision and hearing;
• helps to quit smoking if you wear a Botswana on a string in the chest area;
• Stone massage will relieve depression and normalize blood circulation;
• will help with cough, sore throat, nerves, intestinal problems, skin ailments, renal colic.

Bracelet with Botswana, 34 USD