Divulging the Mysteries of the Abalone Shell
What is an Abalone?
The abalone is a mysterious creature for those unfamiliar with marine life. It is farmed and harvested for various purposes such as food and jewelry. They are considered as mollusks and have tough shells and soft squishy bodies. Now we could go on and on about which genus and what family they are in, but let us leave all the Latin for when it will matter. What we are looking at here is the abalone shell,Mbt Jawabu Sandalen DaMänner Chili Verkauf, and what makes this shell really good is the fact that it is strong, and easy to turn into jewelry thanks to its natural qualities.
The Features of an Abalone Shell
The abalone is also called paua. Its shell is iridescent, giving it a very colorful and appealing look. The colors that can be achieved when viewing an its shell at different angles vary greatly which makes the shell perfect for decorative purposes. Naturally,Nike Air Max 90 Sort Lilla Sko, the different species of abalone each have their own unique color attributes and traits, but all abalone shells have a distinct glow and shine that makes them irresistible and pleasant to look at. Simply put, the shells are shiny, pretty objects that are best suited for jewelries and decorative purposes. Beautiful abalone shells are made into necklaces, earrings,Air Force 1 x Mister Cartoon Livestrong Sort Hvid, bracelets,Nike Air Force 1 All Star Blå Metallic Silver, pendants and other kinds of jewelry.
Another distinct feature of the abalone is its structure. The shell is composed of tile like elements that slide alongside each other when the shell receives strong impacts. This gives the shells exceptional toughness and durability. In fact,Hogan Donna Interactive 2012 Rosso Bianco grande sconto, this unique shell formation they have is so durable that engineers and scientists are creating new designs based on the formation of the shell. As a decorative ornament,Nike Lunarglide Sort Orange løbesko, the abalone shell is both really tough,HOGAN REBEL HIP-TOP DONNA ABBRONZATURA, durable and most importantly, long lasting. Since the abalone is a sea creature, the shells are also capable of withstanding cold humid temperatures, varying degrees of submersion and are quite resistant to certain stains.
Other Important Facts about the Abalone Shell
The abalone shell is indeed, a very unique source material. It is harvested in a very special manner and a thorough selection process is used in order to determine which shells will be used and how they will be used as well. The actual process of cutting the shell for use is a dangerous procedure due to the intrinsic properties of the shell. Since the shell is made of calcium carbonate,Christian Louboutin chaussures Lastoto 100mmLivraison gratuite pour vous, there are important measures and safety precautions that must be undertaken when cutting the shells. There are equipment and systems that are specially designed for handling these processes.
Abalone shells are harvested in different parts of the world. They are mostly found from Tasmania in Australia where one out of every four abalone shells in the world is harvested from. Thanks to Australian laws regarding the harvesting of abalone,Frauen MBT Schuhe Schwarz Haraka, the supply from Tasmania is plentiful and consistent. However, there are rules and laws regarding the farming control and the harvesting of abalone in other parts of the world to ensure that the abalone is neither endangered nor allowed to over populate. Pioneered by Japan and China during over more than five decades ago,Nike Shox NZ 3.0 Kvinders løbesko Sort Pink, this delicate balance is observed in all abalone farms.相关的主题文章：
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