An emerald snail fossil. All of the original snail’s shell has been replaced with crystalline emerald. This specimen is perhaps unique in the world, a priceless museum treasure.
There’s a opal shop inside the Hotel Del Coronado. Part of their displays include an opalized snail shell — not for sale. But I always asked anyway every time I went there, just in case. You never know when some naive and inexperienced clerk might just sell it to me.
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I’ve never heard of a snail shell whose material has been replaced by crystalline emerald. I’m glad you brought it to people’s attention.
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Pretty neat, eh?
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