Abalone Shell 5-10 Chip Bead - 15-16 Inch Cube providing a robust and lasting

providing a robust and lasting alternative to traditional beading cord

It's actually a pink variety of Beryl -- the family of gemstones that also includes Aquamarine

4 Inches / 40x60mm / 4x6cm

mineral deposits can create stone in the place of the decaying wood

including Diamond

Abalone Shell 5-10 Chip Bead - 15-16 Inch Cube providing a robust and lastingAbalone 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.