Creative Metalsmithing from Scratch with Kim St. Jean
Turritella is a genus of medium-sized sea snails with an operculum, marine gastropod mollusks in the family Turritellidae. They have tightly coiled shells, whose overall shape is basically that of an elongated cone. The name Turritella comes from the Latin word turritus meaning "turreted" or "towered" and the diminutive suffix –ella. The ancient life held within its form lends the power of wisdom and healing. Mined in USA. AKA Turitella, Turitella Agate Mohs hardness 6