Green Tusk Shells – Dentalium aprinum
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Bring an authentic, earth-toned touch to your delicate jewelry crafts or marine specimen collection with our natural Green Tusk Shells. Commonly known as elephant tusk shells or dentalium, these fascinating scaphopod specimens feature an elegant, gently curved hollow tube structure. They are highly favored for Native American-inspired beadwork, coastal resin designs, and intricate beach cottage frame borders.
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Measures approximately 2" to 3" in length
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Scientific name: Dentalium aprinum
Color: Soft, pale sage green to light jade tones fading into creamy white tips
Design: Slender, curved, and naturally open-ended hollow tubes resembling miniature elephant tusks with fine longitudinal ridges
Theme: Nautical, rustic coastal crafting, indigenous beadwork supplies, rare specimen collecting