City - Bonita Springs State - FL Country - United States
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This is a penquill. You can find them on the Florida Gulf Shore beaches quite easily. They are an interesting shell in that when in the water, they are a target for all types of "hitchhikers" which, over time, causes them to look very ugly and deformed. Unless they spend some time in the ocean during a storm. It is then that the friction of the crashing waves polishes the penquill to a beautiful luster leaving an irredescent colorful shell, often referred to as "Mother of Pearl". Tomorrow I will post a photo of a polished penquill so you can see the difference. Till then, be blessed. JW
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