Fossilized Shell

Object detail

Collection

Te Ahu Heritage Museum

Media/Materials

Fossilized mineral
Shell

Measurements

12.5 Radius
6 D

Physical description

Large Circular shell, of oval cross section. Heavily calcified, but the basic shape and structure of the original shell are easily discernable, in particular on the hinge. Joining the two halves of the shell. The base colour is chalk white, with large patches of sand coloured material overlaid.

Accession number

98.2.1

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Collection type

Natural History Marine

Object type

Fossil

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