The rule I always use is if there is some periostrachum remains on the shell
and there is a complete lack of normal color, then it's albino.  I think the
presence of the skin would indicate it's fresh enough dead to ensure that
the color is not worn out of it.  Other wise there's no way to be sure


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From: "Susan O'Connor" <[log in to unmask]>
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Subject: [CONCH-L] Albino shells


> Good Morning all; How can you tell of a shell is a true albino? Especially
> a beach specimen?
> Thanks, Susan
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