{"product_id":"abalone-shells-polished-mini-specimens","title":"Abalone Shells - Polished Mini Specimens","description":"\u003cp\u003eStunning, highly polished inside and outside mini Paua (Abalone) shells. A rainbow of magnificent colours! Average size 6cm x 5cm\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABALONE SHELL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Symbol of Water, Calm and Cleansing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✦ SHELL INFORMATION ✦\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMPOSITION:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic gem material, the shell of a marine snail (genus \u003cem\u003eHaliotis\u003c\/em\u003e). It is made of Calcium Carbonate (aragonite) layered as nacre (mother-of-pearl), bound by a protein called conchiolin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMOHS HARDNESS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3 to 4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRANSPARENCY:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opaque\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLOURS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shimmering swirls of blue, green, purple, pink and silver on the inside and outside \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLOCATIONS FOUND:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coastal waters in cool and temperate regions around the world, including New Zealand (where it is called paua), Australia, and Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFORMATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e The animal builds its shell by laying down thin layers of aragonite crystals. The layers scatter light, which creates the rainbow shimmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e★ DID YOU KNOW? ★\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe colours come from structure, not pigment. The microscopic layers of the nacre bend and reflect light, so the shimmer shifts as you tilt the shell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe row of small holes along the edge are not decoration. The living animal uses them to breathe and expel waste, and new holes form as it grows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e■ USING ABALONE FOR SMUDGING ■\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbalone shells are widely used as a bowl for smudging, the practice of burning dried herbs or wood to cleanse a space. This use is rooted in Indigenous traditions, and the shell is often said to represent the element of water alongside the fire and smoke of the herbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the burning bundle of sage, or a stick of palo santo, on the shell to catch embers and ash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany people add a layer of sand, dried earth or small stones to the shell first. It protects the shell from heat and helps the herb stay put.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet the smoke drift around the room or around yourself, then rest the herb on the shell to put it out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever leave burning herbs unattended, keep the shell on a heat-safe surface, and open a window for ventilation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e■ METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES ■\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes calm, emotional balance and gentle healing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssociated with the element of water and the Heart Chakra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelieved to encourage compassion, intuition and flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaid to support cleansing of a space and release of heavy emotions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditionally used in ceremony and meditation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMetaphysical properties and ritual uses listed above are drawn from widely published crystal healing literature and traditional practice. These claims have not been scientifically verified and are not intended to be used for medical treatment, advice or diagnosis.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"crystalsanctuary.com.au","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68704842219554,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/2094\/3650\/files\/Mini_Polished_Abalone_Paua_Shells.jpg?v=1792118895","url":"https:\/\/crystalsanctuary.com.au\/products\/abalone-shells-polished-mini-specimens","provider":"Crystal Sanctuary Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}