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Purple Puka Shell 10-12mm Chip - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Blue Chalcedony It was named from thePuka shells are naturally broken, ocean tumbled fragments of cone snail shells, featuring a naturally occurring center hole ("puka" in Hawaiian). Originating from Hawaii and other Pacific beaches, they symbolize good luck, protection for sailors, and a connection to the ocean. Authentic pukas have soft, rounded edges, while replicas are often cut or drilled.