Purple "Pimpleback" Shell 8x16mm Faceted Rectangle Bead - 15-16 Inch Turquoise For many years

For many years

Apatite has been labeled the “deceitful stone” due to its close resemblance to other much more valuable gems

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Purple "Pimpleback" Shell 8x16mm Faceted Rectangle Bead - 15-16 Inch Turquoise For many yearsA "pimpleback" is a freshwater mussel (Cyclonaias pustulosa) common in North American rivers, characterized by a thick, yellow brown to brown shell covered in bumps (pustules). While not typically purple, the inner lining (nacre) can be iridescent, and related species in the pimpleback complex are sometimes found in Texas waters.