Wholesale Lot of 1/4 Pound of Stabilized Coral Block.

Wholesalers and jewelry makers, this one is for you. This is a 1/4 pound block of stabilized reconstructed Coral. This Coral can be used for sculpting, inlay, making beads, or creating cabochons. It could be used to make the centerpiece gemstones for almost any kind of lapidary work. You'll get 1/4 pound of this stabilized Coral. The possibilities are as endless as your imagination.

There are four types of precious coral in Hawaii: black coral (Antipathidae), gold coral (Parazoanthidae), red or pink coral (Corallidae) and bamboo coral. Each of these has a different internal composition. Red and pink corals produce a calcite skeleton similar in hardness to ivory and pearls. Bamboo corals, on the other hand, produce a skeleton composed partially of calcite and partially of protein that is similar to the keratin in your fingernails. These alternating bands of material resemble a bamboo stalk; thus the corals' name. In Hawaii, black corals are found in 100-300 ft. of water, shallow enough to harvest using scuba equipment. Many harvesters, however, have died in pursuit of coral trees at the deep end of this range. Red, gold and bamboo coral are found between 1,000 and 1,500 ft; so harvesting is conducted with remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) or submarines.