Abalone Shell 3x5mm Rondelle Bead - 15-16 Inch Fire mustard yellow and cream tones

mustard yellow and cream tones and can be confused for Mookaite

after its type locality

Discovered in 1910 on the west coast of Tasmania

Amethyst is a beautiful stone (normally purple)

All species of garnets possess similar physical properties and crystal forms

Abalone Shell 3x5mm Rondelle Bead - 15-16 Inch Fire mustard yellow and cream tonesAbalone 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.