Abalone Shell 8mm Star Cut Faceted Coin Bead - 15-16 Inch Size_4-5mm Naturally occurring in hues of

Naturally occurring in hues of blue-green to green with spots and streaks of red

This strand has Bronzite

and colors that include purples

Its soft chatoyancy is reminscent of the moon's light

Abalone Shell 8mm Star Cut Faceted Coin Bead - 15-16 Inch Size_4-5mm Naturally occurring in hues ofAbalone 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.