Abalone Shell 3x5mm Rondelle Bead - 15-16 Inch 68181 Apatite can exhibit chatoyancy —

Apatite can exhibit chatoyancy — an uncommon optical phenomenon in some stones that resembles the light reflection of a cat’s eye

What is so special about these iron meteorites is their unique Widmanstätten patterns

Topaz occurs in a wide range of natural colors

and grounding properties

Turritella Agate is a variety of Chalcedony

Abalone Shell 3x5mm Rondelle Bead - 15-16 Inch 68181 Apatite can exhibit chatoyancy —Abalone 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.