Botswana Red Agate 8mm Round - Large Hole Beads Slab where it was observed that

where it was observed that the stone was often carried by eagles to their nests

resulting in fossils that are chalk-white

Delicate veining

This topaz is found in the cavities of a pegmatite

Purple Crazy Lace Agate is actually Mexican Crazy Lace Agate that has been color enhanced with purple to bring out the beautiful patterns in the stone

Botswana Red Agate 8mm Round - Large Hole Beads Slab where it was observed thatBotswana 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.