Pink Botswana Agate
Pink Botswana Agate tumbled
A variety of Agate
What is Pink Botswana Agate?
Pink Botswana Agate is a beautiful and highly desired gemstone found in the Bobonong district of Botswana. It is distinguishable by its intricate swirls and bands in shades of creamy pink, salmon red, and brown. Like all Agate gemstones, it has been used for jewelry and carved objects, such as talismans and amulets.
Optical Properties
- Refractive Index
- 1.530-1.543
- Birefringence
- 0.004
- Pleochroism
- None
- Optical Character
- Biaxial positive
- Dispersion
- 0.013
Market Value Factors
Pricing varies for every rock and mineral, so use these universal factors to gauge Pink Botswana Agate before comparing listings or appraisals.
Size & Weight
Larger, intact specimens usually command higher prices.
Rarity & Demand
Scarce material or popular varieties sell at a premium.
Condition & Finish
Chips, repairs, and heavy wear lower value; clean prep helps.
Treatment & Provenance
Untreated specimens with documented locality are prized.
Where to Find Pink Botswana Agate
Pink Botswana Agate is a variety of Agate. RockHoundR, the free-to-download rockhounding map from the Ruby Glint team, shows where collectors find agate in the US, with land-access notes for BLM land and national forests. Collecting is banned in national parks.
See where to find agateAlways check the local rules and get the landowner's permission before you collect.
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Combination of translucent to opaque banded swirls of pink, peach, gray, black, white, beige, brown, and/or orange
- Streak
- Pink
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- SiO2
- Elements
- Si, O
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Pink Botswana Agate FAQs
How do I identify Pink Botswana Agate?
Pink Botswana Agate can be identified by its Combination of translucent to opaque banded swirls of pink color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.
What color is Pink Botswana Agate?
Pink Botswana Agate typically appears in Combination of translucent to opaque banded swirls of pink, peach, gray, black, white, beige, brown, and/or orange. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.
