Purple Puka Shell 10-12mm Chip - 15-16 Inch R0151 Ethiopian Opal was first discovered

Ethiopian Opal was first discovered in Ethiopia in 1994

an iron sulfide

The shades in this rainbow were blended to pair beautifully with Dakota Stones vast assortment of Turquoise along with some long-time Dakota Stones favorite stone types like Howlite

while its variations in color are better known by other names: Emerald (green)

Norway where this type of igneous rock is found

Purple Puka Shell 10-12mm Chip - 15-16 Inch R0151 Ethiopian Opal was first discoveredPuka shells are naturally broken, ocean tumbled fragments of cone snail shells, featuring a naturally occurring center hole ("puka" in Hawaiian). Originating from Hawaii and other Pacific beaches, they symbolize good luck, protection for sailors, and a connection to the ocean. Authentic pukas have soft, rounded edges, while replicas are often cut or drilled.