Mother of Pearl White Domed Heart With Drill Hole, 22mm

Mother of Pearl is an organic shell material, also known as `nacre`, characterised by its pearl like iridescent surface. Mother of Pearl has generally been known as a stone of protection, excellent for its healing properties and protection from negative energy. This mother of pearl carved heart measures approximately 22mm in diameter and 5.15mm thick at its thickest point. The heart features a domed surface and a flat reverse. Drilled hole measures approximately 1.2mm in diameter. Mother of Pearl has a hardness of 2.5 - 4.5 on the Mohs scale and a specific gravity of 2.65 - 2.87. Please note that due to the nature of the material, each carving is unique so colour, shape and iridescent patterns may vary slightly. Care: As with all gemstones, care must be taken. It is not advised to place mother of pearl in an ultrasonic, steam cleaner or chemical cleaning solution. Mother of pearl can be easily cleaned with a warm soapy water mix or an untreated cloth. It is advised to avoid exposing mother of pearl to prolonged periods of heat and light. A slight tolerance of +/- 0.25mm should be expected and these mother of pearl are sold individually. Carved heart piece (flat backed) Natural Material Hardness: 2.5 - 4.5on the Mohs scale Healing properties: Soothing, Protecting, Calming