Mother of Pearl Abalone Shell - Haliotis rubra – Australian Abalone - Height: 156 mm - Width: 121 mm- 140 g
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Haliotis rubra – Australian Abalone
Victoria, Australia
Authentic specimen of Haliotis rubra, known as Australian abalone, an iconic species of Australia’s southern coast and highly appreciated in malacological collecting for the quality of the mother-of-pearl and the robustness of the shell. This specimen comes from the State of Victoria and has been smoothed and polished on the outer surface, an operation that highlights a pale, milky coloration with cream shades and delicate ochre veining, clearly visible along the growth lines. The respiratory holes appear regular and well preserved, a distinctive feature of the genus Haliotis. The interior natural mother-of-pearl displays soft, shifting iridescence, with pearlescent reflections in pink, green, and silvery tones. The inner surface retains a natural texture, a sign of authenticity and not of invasive work. The shell is ideal for a collection, display, or decorative use, suitable for display cases, cabinets of curiosities, or precious marine shell collections.
Unique specimen in shape, size, and natural coloration.
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
Translated by Google TranslateHaliotis rubra – Australian Abalone
Victoria, Australia
Authentic specimen of Haliotis rubra, known as Australian abalone, an iconic species of Australia’s southern coast and highly appreciated in malacological collecting for the quality of the mother-of-pearl and the robustness of the shell. This specimen comes from the State of Victoria and has been smoothed and polished on the outer surface, an operation that highlights a pale, milky coloration with cream shades and delicate ochre veining, clearly visible along the growth lines. The respiratory holes appear regular and well preserved, a distinctive feature of the genus Haliotis. The interior natural mother-of-pearl displays soft, shifting iridescence, with pearlescent reflections in pink, green, and silvery tones. The inner surface retains a natural texture, a sign of authenticity and not of invasive work. The shell is ideal for a collection, display, or decorative use, suitable for display cases, cabinets of curiosities, or precious marine shell collections.
Unique specimen in shape, size, and natural coloration.
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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Mineral form
Mother of Pearl Abalone Shell - Haliotis rubra – Australian Abalone
Weight
140 g
Country of origin
Australia
Height
156 mm
Width
121 mm
Depth
56 mm
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