Wampum Shell 8mm Rondelle - 15-16 Inch Cantera Opal who performed early research into

who performed early research into the many optical properties of mica

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Brazilian Amazonite is an opaque blue-green to light green stone

those substances add a delicate accent to the otherwise clear gemstone

Distinctive for its purple-and-gray tones

Wampum Shell 8mm Rondelle - 15-16 Inch Cantera Opal who performed early research intoWampum is made from one of the hardest and most beautiful shells in the world: the Northern Quahog, a clam found along the New England coast. The white and purple layers of the shell create beautiful patterns. Only a small percentage of Wampum shells have deep layers of purple and are thick enough to make beads.