Abalone are a type of mollusk, much like clams and oysters, and have an extremely durable shell. Abalone shells have long been used in smudging rituals to catch ash from the smudge as it burns, due to both their natural beauty and calming oceanic energy. In an Apache legend, The Sunrise Ceremony celebrates the White Painted Woman who survived the great flood in an abalone shell. Abalone may offer support to those who have experienced trauma, as it is thought douse the flames of emotional turmoil with the cooling and tranquil energy of the ocean, while providing a strong shell of psychic protection. Abalone resonates with the Crown, Third Eye, and Heart chakras.