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GREY AGATE

• Characteristics: Botswana agates are popular for their delicate banding, distinct structure, and rich color palette. The most sought-after among collectors and jewelers are the gray agates with striking white stripes.
• Formation: Botswana agates formed 190–200 million years ago during volcanic activity. As lava cooled, cavities from gas bubbles were created, which were then filled with water rich in silica and other minerals. The gradual deposition of silica minerals created the characteristic banding of the agates. The chemical composition, temperature, and pressure influenced the resulting colors and patterns.
• Occurrence: The main deposits of Botswana agates are located in the area around the town of Bobonong, near the border with Zimbabwe. Agates can be found in their original rock, weathered freely on the surface, or in riverbeds.

PINK AGATE

• Characteristics: Botswana agates are popular for their fine banding, distinctive structure, and rich color palette. Pink agates are prized for their beautiful pastel shades ranging from white, brown, and apricot to light pink and lilac
• Formation: Botswana agates formed 190–200 million years ago during volcanic activity. As lava cooled, cavities from gas bubbles were created, which were then filled with water rich in silica and other minerals. The gradual deposition of silica minerals created the characteristic banding of the agates. The chemical composition, temperature, and pressure influenced the resulting colors and patterns.
• Occurrence: The main deposits of Botswana agates are located in the area around the town of Bobonong, near the border with Zimbabwe. Agates can be found in their original rock, weathered freely on the surface, or in riverbeds.

BANDED CARNELIAN

• Characteristics: Botswana agates and carnelians are popular for their fine banding, distinct structure, and rich color palette. In particular, carnelians in vibrant red-orange shades with prominent white bands are a true rarity from Botswana.
• Formation: Carnelians are agates rich in iron oxides, so their formation is very similar to that of agates. The white banding of carnelians is caused by a change in conditions during their formation.
• Occurrence: The main deposits of Botswana agates are located in the area around the town of Bobonong, near the border with Zimbabwe. Agates can be found in their original rock, weathered freely on the surface, or in riverbeds.

AGATE MOZAMBIQUE

• Characteristics: Brown agates from Mozambique do not have such distinct banding and color contrasts as agates from Botswana, yet they have gained popularity among collectors and jewelers. This is primarily due to their original color range from brown, red to purple.
• Formation: Mozambique agates were formed 190–200 million years ago during volcanic activity. Gas bubble cavities formed in the cooling lava, which were subsequently filled with water rich in silica and other minerals. The gradual deposition of silicic minerals created the characteristic banding of the agates. The chemical composition, temperature, and pressure then influenced the resulting colors and patterns.
• Occurrence: The main deposits of these agates are located in Mozambique, in the Tete province. Agates can be found in the original rock, weathered freely on the surface, or in riverbeds.

CHALCEDONY

• Characteristics: Malawi chalcedony boasts enchanting light blue shades. The gentle pastel color often alternates with white banding and cavities with quartz crystals. Chalcedony in deep blue colors is rare and makes up only about 1% of the total stones extracted.
• Formation: Chalcedony was formed hydrothermally, from hot solutions. Sulfurous springs filled cavities with siliceous matter and created veins up to several centimeters thick with chalcedony and calcite infill.
• Occurrence: Blue chalcedony occurs in many places around the world. It is usually associated with hydrothermal geological processes. The most famous deposits are found in Namibia, Turkey, and Malawi. Our stone comes from the Ngabu area in the Chikwawa region of Malawi.

AGATE BAHIA

• Characteristics: Bahia agates are characterized by distinct warm colors ranging from yellow to orange to reddish-brown tones. They often feature horizontal banding and sometimes may have a quartz center.
• Formation: Agates were formed as a result of volcanic activity, where cavities and veins in the rock were gradually filled with silicic matter from hydrothermal solutions.
• Occurrence: They occur mainly in alluvial deposits. The most famous and richest deposit is the Sao Francisco River in the state of Bahia, Brazil. Our stone also comes from there.

MOSS AGATE

• Characteristics: Moss agate is a compact material of green to brownish-green color, very popular in jewelry. The green "bushes" of the mineral chlorite within it create remarkable patterns resembling moss, which gave the stone its name. Transparent stones are especially valued as they reveal the fascinating three-dimensional structure of the chlorite inclusions, which spread out in the agate matrix like actual mossy bushes.
• Formation: Similar to other agates, it is formed by a hydrothermal process, where cavities and veins are gradually filled with solutions. The typical chlorite inclusions that give the stone its characteristic color and structure are formed from solutions rich in iron and manganese.
• Occurrence: Moss agates are found in many places around the world (e.g., USA, Brazil, Botswana). However, the main deposit is linked to the Deccan Traps in the state of Maharashtra in India, from where this stone also originates.

WHITE AGATE

• Characteristics: White agates are typical for the alternation of chalcedony and opal layers. Indian agates can be recognized by their beige and gray shades accompanied by white bands. Due to their unique appearance, these stones were often used in the past for making decorative objects.
• Formation: The rocks in the Bhilwara area in the state of Rajasthan were formed approximately 1 billion years ago. However, the agate fillings were formed later, and their age is estimated to be hundreds of millions of years old. The white bands are evidence of a cleaner phase of chalcedony precipitation without colored oxidizing elements.
• Occurrence: This type of agate occurs in the vicinity of the city of Bhilwara, specifically in the area known as the Bhilwara Supergroup, in the state of Rajasthan, India. Our stone also comes from this location.

TREE AGATE

• Characteristics: Unlike moss agate, tree agate is characterized by an opaque, white base material composed of a mixture of opal and chalcedony. Its great decorative value lies in the contrast between the stone's white color and the prominent green chlorite inclusions. This makes it a popular choice for crafting decorative objects.
• Formation: Dendritic agates were formed during the formation of the Deccan Traps in India, 65-66 million years ago. Similar to other agates, this occurred during hydrothermal processes when solutions rich in silicon oxide filled cavities in the rock. The larger proportion of the opal component caused the base matrix to be opaque and white. The dendritic chlorite inclusions that formed in this mother rock give the stone a unique appearance resembling tree branches.
• Occurrence: The main occurrence of tree agates is linked to the Deccan Traps in the state of Maharashtra, India. Our stone also comes from this area.