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Abalon shell

Abalon shell
ETYMOLOGYIt is related to the word "ARCHAEO" (OLD) as the mollusk shell is known to science since antiquity.
 
CRYSTAL SYSTEM: Rhombic.
 
PRINCIPLE OF FORMATION: Secondary.
 
MINERAL CLASS: Organic Stone.
 
CHEMICAL FORMULA, MINERAL ELEMENTS:Variable among which are: CaCO3, SiO2, FeS2.

HARDNESS: 2- 3 on the Mohs scale.
 
FIELDSAustralia, Britain, New Zealand, South Africa.
 
 

MINERALOGY: Grows in marine coastal warm temperate and high sensitivity where there are rocks, their shades are given by this mollusk feeds on algae and drained by a food which has openings in the shell.


MYTHOLOGY: Since ancient fishing villages on its inhabitants used the abalone as an ornamental stone. The apache ancient indians used the abalone for their initiation rituals, the passage of girls to women.


PROPERTIES: It gives you safety and security, said to help overcome disappointments and discouragements insecurities, in addition to having a closer relationship to oneself and to others.

 

CHAKRAS: Heart, Throat.

ZODIAC SIGN: Leo, Scorpio, Capricorn.

USES: Jewelry, meditation, maceration and skin moisturizer.