F871 Sample ID F871 • Cabinet O Mollusca Clams and Snails 14cm W x 11cm H x 10cm D • 1742g Sample TypeFossilFossil TypeAltered hard partsMohs Hardness 4 DomainUnknownKingdomUnknownPhylumMolluscaClassGastropoda OrderUnknownFamilyUnknownGenusUnknownSpeciesUnknown Distribution/Period, Habitat PreservationPermineralization Orig. Material?Partial shell retained ReliefHigh Mineral Comp.Likely Aragonite This fossil is a large, coiled gastropod shell showing well‑preserved whorls, growth lines, and surface texture. The shell retains its three‑dimensional form with high relief, indicating that much of the original structure remained intact during fossilization. Its composition is likely aragonite, typical of mollusk shells that have undergone minimal alteration. Description of Mohs scale here