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Cypraea tigris

Live collected, Up for sale is a beautiful and highly collectible specimen of Cypraea tigris from the famous locality of Vohemar, Madagascar. This shell represents a stunning example of the sought-after "hydrothermal form". The coastal waters of Vohemar are heavily influenced by local submarine hydrothermal vents, whose unique mineral composition alters the pigmentation and structure of the shell during growth.This specific shell exhibits all the coveted traits of the Vohemar population: a rich, warm golden-honey background color instead of the standard white, a heavily dense and solid structure with thick marginal calluses, and beautifully saturated dark spots. It features a high-grade natural gloss and excellent contrast. As typical for authentic specimens from this mineral-rich area, the shell displays small, minor natural surface asperities that do not detract from its aesthetic appeal but rather guarantee its genuine, wild hydrothermal origin.

Vohemar, North-East Madagascar

87,8 mm Fine+++/Gem