Dear all, does anyone know how to detect lacquering or shellac on cowries? I am suspicious of my C. tigris specimens and would like to try a few tests on them. Kind Regards James C. ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]