Abalone Shell 4mm Heishi Bead - 15-16 Inch Size_15x20mm until the 17th century Crystal

until the 17th century Crystal Quartz was believed to be permanently frozen water

Sea shells are one of our most ancient decorations

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” It is chemically identical to Granite

and typically appear in light yellow-green to blue-green to deep moss green

Abalone Shell 4mm Heishi Bead - 15-16 Inch Size_15x20mm until the 17th century CrystalAbalone Shell is strong and is made of stacked calcium carbonate tiles. When the abalone shell is struck, the tiles slide instead of shattering absorbing the energy of the blow. The inner layer of the shell is composed of nacre (mother of pearl), which in many species is highly iridescent, which make the shells attractive as decorative objects, jewelry, and as a source of colorful mother of pearl.