Hardness: 4
Pāua
is the Māori name given to three species of mollusks. Known in the United
States and Australia as abalone, and in the United Kingdom as ormer shells.
Locations: Worldwide distribution, along the
coastal waters of every continent, except the
Atlantic coast of South America, the Caribbean, and the East Coast of the
United States.
The majority of abalone species are found in cold waters, off
the coasts of New Zealand, South Africa and Australia, Western North America
and Japan.
Astrological
sign of: Cancer, Scorpio, Aquarius,
Pisces
Abalone is useful for
balancing emotions. It calms extreme situations and
encourages flow and change. It stimulates psychic development and intuition,
and promotes imagination. Abalone reduces worry,
anxiety and frustration. It helps to focus on the core of the self and
understand who we are and who we are not.