This familyar cowry is one of the most variable of all seashells, and therefore hard to describe comprehensively. It is thick, somewhat flattened, and angular. Margins may be heavily callused, particularly at top, but may be lightly callused and less angular. Aperture is narrow; few strong, short teeth. Ground color yellowish; three grayish blue bands show through; margins, base, and teeth white, often tinged yellow.