Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 10:33:45 -0700
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From: Tom Eichhorst <thomas@RT66.COM>
Subject: Re: RARE BUTTER YELLOW CYPRAEA AURANTIUM
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Cooking the shell in oil will give a similar result. I have tried this with
various shells and if left in long enough you end up with an "albino." The
glossy finish will remain if the temperature is not too high. These
experiments made me very wary of off-colored shells.
Tom Eichhorst in New Mexico, USA
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From: Conchologists List [mailto:CONCH-L@LISTSERV.UGA.EDU]On Behalf Of
A. Cuneyt Birol
Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 9:03 AM
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Subject: RARE BUTTER YELLOW CYPRAEA AURANTIUM
Dear Listers,
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Any comments on the technique of how these shells are made ?
Regards,
Cuneyt
Vericus amicus est alter idem.
A. Cuneyt Birol
Ankara
Turkey
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