A pair of Abalone Shell and Grape Agate Cluster on custom stand. Beautiful, in perfect condition extraordinary shell/snail, whose mother-of-pearl layer shimmers differently in the light, from blue to green and violet. Abalone is a gastropod mollusk that lives in coastal saltwater. A member of the Haliotidae family, it ranges in size from 4 to 10 inches. Like other univalve snails, it has a single shell on top and uses a large foot to cling to rocks and eat algae. The abalone shell is flat and spiral-shaped with several small holes around the edges. Its other names include ear shells and sea ears because of its shell shape. The interior of the shell is an iridescent mother-of-pearl (nacre) pattern that is as prized as the meat it protects. Grape agate refers to a type of chalcedony that is known for its distinctive appearance, resembling a cluster of small, grape-like spheres. The proper mineralogical term for grape agate is "botryoidal chalcedony." Botryoidal refers to a rounded, globular, or grape-like formation. It forms through the concentric growth of chalcedony around a central nucleus. This process results in the characteristic grape-like clusters of small, rounded structures. Chalcedony is a type of microcrystalline quartz. It often occurs in massive form and is composed of tiny quartz crystals. When chalcedony forms in botryoidal shapes, as seen in grape agate, it creates a unique and visually appealing texture. APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS including stand * Abalone: - Height: 27 cm, Width: 9 cm, Length: 6 cm * Grape Agate - Height: 32 cm, Width: 11 cm, Length: 11 cm > THE WEIGHT MENTIONED IS INCLUDING STAND AND PACKING MATERIAL. THE SHIPMENT - The item will be sent with a Track & Trace code via DHL Parcel, DPD or postNl. The tracking will be updated in your Catawiki lot once your parcel has been dropped off. - Please check regularly to avoid your parcel being returned to us, in which case the buyer will be responsible for the shipping costs of the 2nd shipment. - For tracking to Spain and Portugal please use this link and add the tracking number from your Catawiki lot https://clientesparcel.dhl.es/LiveTracking/Home WE DO NOT COMBINE SHIPPING!!! If you have any questions about your parcel please contact us using the Catawiki message service. We will try to reply within 3 working days.