Botswana Agate can help those who have repressed emotional issues that need to be addressed so that they can let go (release) and heal.  Many feel that Botswana Agate has an anti-depressant quality.  It can be helpful for those who are struggling to be genuine in their lifestyle, as it promotes an understanding of the need for deeper meaning.  Botswana Agate stimulates the exploration of the unknown and furthers ones quest toward the enlightened state.

Carry Botswana Agate to promote creative ability in any project or goal.  Botswana Agate promotes creativity, and encourages one to find solutions rather than focusing on negative aspects of daily challenges.  Crystal healers like to use Botswana Agate for its soothing and calming qualities.  Botswana Agate energizes the auric body and encourages eternal and constant love by bringing in the energies of Universal and Unconditional Love.  Botswana Agate is a reminder that we are love and compassion in action.

In general, Agates carry a quiet energy that works on the subtle bodies, and are great for achieving stability and balance in many aspects of one’s life.  Agates tend to work behind the scenes on the cause, instead of the symptom, of an issue.  Agate is believed to improve mental functions and can help where issues of clarity and stability are concerned.  Agate is also helpful in overcoming negative emotions by bringing love into the chakras.  Although they work very slowly and deliberately, this gentle nature of Agate helps them to have a lasting impact.

Metaphysical:
Chakra(s): All (Varies with color)
Astrological sign(s): Scorpio
Vibration: Number 3

Geological:
Stone Type/Family: Banded variety of Agate, Member of Chalcedony family
Crystal System: Trigonal
Chemical Composition: (SiO2) Silicon Dioxide  
Hardness: 6-7

Physical:
Color:  Gray, Pink, Apricot, w/fine white parallel banding
Location: Botswana, Africa
Rarity: Common
Fun Fact: Most often found in the form of nodules (similar to Geodes), you don't know what surprise is inside until opened.

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