Australian Boulder Opal 4mm Round - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Turritella Agate Botswana Agate was formed nearly

Botswana Agate was formed nearly 187 million years ago by lava flowing in waves from long faults in the earth

The name derives from the Greek word for “not intoxicated” and was once believed to prevent drunkenness and overindulgence

It is a particularly unusual gem because it exhibits a special optical property known as "tenebrescence

red or orange body color

destruction

Australian Boulder Opal 4mm Round - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Turritella Agate Botswana Agate was formed nearlyBoulder Opal is a golden brown to dark brown stone, displaying these colors in patterns of parallel bands. It is considered a precious Opal, and forms within a host rock such as ironstone or sandstone. Boulder Opal is believed to help with spiritual development, as well as with reconciling conscious and unconscious thought.