Abalone Shell 4mm Heishi Bead - 15-16 Inch Agatized Wood it often features a metallic

it often features a metallic sheen or silvery chatoyancy caused by internal structural healing

they appear dark or black

crafting stunning jewelry has never been simpler or more enchanting

making them a category of their own

Abalone Shell 4mm Heishi Bead - 15-16 Inch Agatized Wood it often features a metallicAbalone 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.