Crushed Iridescent Abalone “Paua” Sand from Mexico, 3 Sand Sizes for Woodworking and Ring Inlay, Resin Art, Memorial Jewelry

Abalone is a marine mollusk that has a thick inner layer of natural nacre (mother of pearl), which in many species is highly colorful and iridescent. This unique iridescence makes abalone an attractive material and has been used for thousands of years in various cultures from all over the world. This particular crushed abalone was harvested from the coastal waters of Mexico and has an even mix of flashy blue, green, and pink iridescence. This abalone is a “must see” in person and is an excellent material for resin jewelry or woodworking inlay. 

MATERIAL SIZE

Our crushed sand-sized material ranges from very fine to coarse sand, and is available in three size variations: 1mm to 2mm (coarse sand), 0.25mm to 2mm (medium sand), and 0.25mm to 1mm (fine sand). Our sand-sized material is ideal for a wide range of creative projects, including woodworking inlays, memorial and resin jewelry, orgonite pyramids, ring inlay, resin molds, mosaics, terrariums, bezel cups, resin art, embellishments, and metaphysical projects.

* COARSE SAND - 1mm to 2mm: medium to coarse sand; narrow grain size distribution with similar size particles

* MEDIUM SAND - 0.25mm to 2mm: very fine to coarse sand; wide grain size distribution with an even mix of larger and smaller particles

* FINE SAND - 0.25mm to 1mm: very fine to fine sand; narrow grain size distribution with similar size particles 

MINERAL PROPERTIES

• Mohs’s Hardness: 3.5
• Specific Gravity (g/cm3): 2.70 - 2.89
• Luster: Greasy, Pearly
• Color: Flashy Iridescent Blue, Green, and Pink
• Origin: Mexico

EXTRA LISTING INFO

We prioritize providing high-quality materials for all artisans; therefore, our stones are natural and untreated unless otherwise specified. Photos may showcase both wet and dry crushed stone. Please note that wet stones can appear darker, which may resemble the finished look of the material after it's sealed with an adhesive.

We use the metric system for all size measurements, with units in millimeters (mm). Refer to the product photos for a visual guide using a metric ruler (cm/mm).