Purple Puka Shell 4-5mm Chip - 15-16 Inch R0398 including Moonstone

including Moonstone

its oldest known use being in Egypt more than five thousand years ago

rust reds with white plumes

Authentic Egyptian Turquoise remains difficult to source

The presence of Manganese within the stone produces the purple hue

Purple Puka Shell 4-5mm Chip - 15-16 Inch R0398 including MoonstonePuka shells are naturally broken, ocean tumbled fragments of cone snail shells, featuring a naturally occurring center hole ("puka" in Hawaiian). Originating from Hawaii and other Pacific beaches, they symbolize good luck, protection for sailors, and a connection to the ocean. Authentic pukas have soft, rounded edges, while replicas are often cut or drilled.