Rock Tumbler Gem Refill Kit - Botswana Agate Rough, S. Africa, Bold Banding 8oz

Description

Rock Tumbler Gem Refill Kit - Botswana Agate Rough, S. Africa, Bold Banding, 8 oz
Rockhound's 1st Choice
This particular form of Agate is found exclusively in Botswana,Africa.
Botswana agate is famous for its natural pink and orange hues in addition to soft grey, blue and purple rings.
These agates Takes an exceptional polish.This bag weighs 8 oz. (224 grams) and will contain an average of 4-6 nice sized pieces -based on weight-.(Not every piece will exhibit bands)
Great refill for any beginner-novice tumblers
Refer to your Original Rock Tumblers instructions for tumbling information.
"Old-School" Tumbler Rough
Product description
Botswana Agate from Botswanna, South Africa is a variety of banded Chalcedony, a mineral of the Quartz family. Agates are found all over the world, however this particular form of Agate is found exclusively in Botswana. Botswana Agate is a rare type of Silicate mineral. Silicate minerals form the largest family of minerals, including more than 25% of all known minerals and 40% of all common minerals. In addition to being a major part of the Earth’s crust, Silicate minerals have also been found on the moon and in meteorites.All microcrystalline Quartz fall under the subcategory of Chalcedony, which is then further subdivided. One of these categories is Agate. Botswana Agate is found only in the southern African country from which it takes its name, and is famous for its natural pink and orange hues in addition to soft grey, blue and purple rings.Agates are typically mined from primary deposits that still have their original relationship with the host rock. Agates are usually ball or almond-shaped nodules ranging in size from a fraction of an inch to several yards in diameter.(These specimens average 1" to 1 1/2" in Dia) If the Agate fills the entire hollow space left by the gas bubble, it is called an Agate Almond. If a hollow remains in the center, it is called an Agate Geode. In the case of Botswana Agate, Agate Almonds are often found in secondary alluvial deposits, notably along the Bobonong River. These agates Takes an exceptional polish.This bag weighs 8 oz. (224 grams) and will contain an average of 6-8 nice size pieces.Each piece, depending upon it's weight will average about 1 1/2" diameter. Great refill for any beginner-novice tumble. NOTE* This Bag DOES Not contain Grits, Findings, jewelry parts, or adhesives that may have been included with the original tumbler accessories. WARNING-Choking Hazard! Use Tumbling instructions from the tumbler manufacturer.
- We've Been Rock Tumblin' for near 50 Years!! We Know Rock Tumblers & we know rock tumbler Parts - (See Our Other eBay Listings!!-We Sell Grit Kits, replacement belts,& other tumbler rough TOO!!!!!
KEN & JUDY'S
BUY WITH FULL CONFIDENCE. Texas residents to add 8.25%. Prompt shipping by U.S.First Class Mail. International customers-Please contact ebay for shipping Quote as we use ebay's international Global program.  Shipping fees quoted are for U.S. Customers only! Thanks Again!
WE WILL EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS
Ken & Judy's
Serving Rockhounds,Collectors,Museums & Historians
Since 1979!