Abalone Shell 4mm Heishi Bead - 15-16 Inch Mexican Black & Red Zebra Jasper Through this process

Through this process

over the course of millions of years

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red to violet

and most commonly found with black inclusions

Abalone Shell 4mm Heishi Bead - 15-16 Inch Mexican Black & Red Zebra Jasper Through this processAbalone 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.