Abalone Shell- Extra Quality

The shell of the abalone is convex, rounded to an oval shape either highly arched or very flattened. The exterior of the shell is striated and dull. The colour of the shell is very variable from species to species, which may reflect the animal’s diet. The iridescent nacre that lines the inside of the shell varies in colour from silvery white, pink, red, blue, green, and purple.
Abalone has relatively flat shells with a spiral-shaped top. When viewing the abalone from above the respiratory pores run along the left side. Often times the mantle tissue covers the inside of the pores, giving them colour inside.
Abalone are small-sized to very large edible sea snails. Folklore says that abalone is helpful for arthritis and other joint disorders, muscle problems, the heart, and digestion.
The Abalone shell makes a great tool for smudging. Add some sand to the inside of the shell and use to extinguish or hold your smudging sticks.