Abalone Shell 5-10 Chip Bead - 15-16 Inch New Jade place natural

place natural

it is exclusively sourced from a single small deposit in the desert of Madagascar

so it fractures easily

and may also be referred to as Jacktree

Agate has been prized for its beauty throughout history

Abalone Shell 5-10 Chip Bead - 15-16 Inch New Jade place naturalAbalone 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.