Hi Paul, thanks for pointing our attention to this paper.
What about the kind of glass for the vials you suggested? Is there any specific type that may release acidic gas and should be avoided? I have seen specimens stored in glass vials in old collections that were severely affected by Byne's disease, but I cannot tell whether the main culprit was the glass, the stopper or the paper.
Cheers, Paolo

On 30/03/2020 13:54, Callomon,Paul wrote:
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Gelcaps can be problematic in the long run, especially if you don't have museum-grade climate control. I recently published a paper describing an alternative that we use at the Academy, which you can get free by searching my name at www.researchgate.net or contact me offline and I'll send you a copy.

PC


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I've noticed that a number of shell dealers ship tiny shells in gelatin capsules. Other than the issue of keeping the capsules dry so that they do not dissolve, is anyone aware of issues with storing shells in those containers?

Thanks in advance for any insights.

John Bell
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