Abalone Shell 9mm Carved Flower Bead - 15-16 Inch Garnet Topaz occurs in a wide

Topaz occurs in a wide range of natural colors

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

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Like other forms of jasper it is a power

Abalone Shell 9mm Carved Flower Bead - 15-16 Inch Garnet Topaz occurs in a wideAbalone 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.