Based on Profession

1. Brahmana-variety :- Education- These shankhas are white in colour, smooth in texture and light.
2. Kshatriya-variety :- Warrior These shankhas are red-coloured or brown-hued, heavy, rough and course.
3. Vaishya-variety :- Businessmen These shankhas are yellowish in hue, glossy, thick and light.
4. Shudra-variety :- Workers The shankhas of this variety are dull gray or dark brown in color, hard and heavy.