Crushed Flashy Silver-Cream Abalone from Mexico, Coarse Crush, Gravel Size, 4mm - 2mm

▏ABOUT ⧫ SILVER ABALONE▕

As part of the mollusk family, abalone has a thick inner layer of natural nacre (mother of pearl), which in many species is flashy and iridescent. This unique flash makes abalone an attractive material and has been used for thousands of years in many cultures from all over the world. This particular crushed abalone was harvested from the waters of Mexico and has a silver to cream color flash.

▏MATERIAL ⧫ SIZE▕

Our crushed coarse material is considered to be pea-sized gravel, ranging between 4 millimeters to 2 millimeters. This size is great for decorating candles, embellishment designs, orgonite pyramids, large woodworking voids, resin art, and metaphysical projects. This material is also a great gift for makers looking for unique supplies or reiki practitioners that enjoy top quality stones.  

▏MINERAL ⧫ PROPERTIES▕

• Mohs’s Hardness: 3.5
• Specific Gravity (g/cm3): 2.70 - 2.89
• Luster: Greasy, Pearly
• Color: Mostly Silver and Cream, Flashy
• Origin: Mexico

▏EXTRA ⧫ LISTING ⧫ INFORMATION▕

This product is not man-made, mixed with resin, dyed, or stabilized. Pictures are taken in full sun and material is dry. Size measurements are using the metric system (millimeters).