Abalone Shell 9mm Carved Flower Bead - 15-16 Inch Garnet The inner layer of the

The inner layer of the shell is composed of nacre (mother-of-pearl)

” the Sinhalese word for “mixed color precious stone

with the zero lines matching up

an ideal choice for crafting exquisite jewelry pieces

Pilbara Prase is a chrome-rich chert gemstone that originates from the Pilbara region of Western Australia

Abalone Shell 9mm Carved Flower Bead - 15-16 Inch Garnet The inner layer of theAbalone 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.