Wampum Shell 5mm Light Rondelle Bead - 15-16 Inch Size_1-5mm Biotite is a name used

Biotite is a name used for a large group of black mica minerals that are commonly found in igneous and metamorphic rocks

and bold black spiderweb matrix—creating highly distinctive

and Side Cutters

which comes in many forms and color variations

Wampum Shell 5mm Light Rondelle Bead - 15-16 Inch Size_1-5mm Biotite is a name usedWampum is made from one of the hardest and most beautiful shells in the world: the Northern Quahog, a clam found along the New England coast. The white and purple layers of the shell create beautiful patterns. Only a small percentage of Wampum shells have deep layers of purple and are thick enough to make beads.