Dear Paul, That murex I think is a fossil, and most probably Australian. Thank you for your expertise. May I offer you something for your time? My tradelist is online at: http://user.icx.net/~midgard/shells/shells.htm Thanks again, Mariah -- Mark and Mariah Lawson [log in to unmask] http://user.icx.net/~midgard/frntdoor/frntdoor.htm ICQ UIN 2128207 (Nick: Vigbrand) "Universe is not required to maintain a straight face!" "Smile! It no broke you face!"