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  1. Formula (repeating unit)Calcium carbonate, CaCO₃ · Conchiolin

    Pearl - Wikipedia

    • The mollusk's mantle (protective membrane) deposits layers of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) in the form of the mineral aragonite or a mixture of aragonite and calcite (polymorphs with the same chemical formula, but different crystal structures) held together by an organic horn-like compound called conchiolin. The combination of aragonite and conchiolin is c… See more

    Overview

    A pearl is a hard, glistening object produced within the soft tissue (specifically the mantle) of a living shelled mollusk or another animal, such as fossil conulariids. Just like the shell of a mollusk, a pearl is composed of … See more

    Etymology

    The English word pearl comes from the French perle, originally from the Latin perna 'leg', after the ham- or mutton leg-shaped bivalve.
    The scientific name for the family of pearl-bearing oys… See more

    Definition

    All shelled mollusks can, by natural processes, produce some kind of "pearl" when an irritating microscopic object becomes trapped within its mantle folds, but the great majority of these "pearls" are not valued as … See more

    Physical properties

    The unique luster of pearls depends upon the reflection, refraction, and diffraction of light from the translucent layers. The thinner and more numerous the layers in the pearl, the finer the luster. The iridescence that pearls displ… See more

    Freshwater and saltwater pearls

    Freshwater and saltwater pearls may sometimes look quite similar, but they come from different sources.
    Freshwater pearls form in various species of freshwater mussels, family Unionidae, which live i… See more

    From other species

    Biologically speaking, under the right set of circumstances, almost any shelled mollusk can produce some kind of pearl. However, most of these molluskan pearls have no luster or iridescence. The great majority of mollusk sp… See more

    History

    The ancient chronicle Mahavamsa mentions the thriving pearl industry in the port of Oruwella in the Gulf of Mannar in Sri Lanka. It also records that eight varieties of pearls accompanied Prince Vijaya's embassy to the Pandya… See more

     
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  2. Pearls are formed through a natural biological process within certain species of mollusks, primarily oysters and mussels12345. The process begins when an irritant, such as a grain of sand or a parasite, enters the soft tissue of the mollusk. In response to this foreign object, the mollusk secretes substances like aragonite and conchiolin to form layers around the irritant, creating a pearl.
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    Pearls are formed when an irritant, such as a bit of food, a grain of sand, bacteria, or even a piece of the mollusk's mantle becomes trapped in the mollusk. To protect itself, the mollusk secretes the substances aragonite (a mineral) and conchiolin (a protein), which are the same substances it secretes to form its shell.
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    Pearls are formed through a natural biological process within certain species of mollusks, primarily oysters and mussels. The process begins when an irritant, such as a grain of sand or a parasite, enters the soft tissue of the mollusk. In response to this foreign object, the mollusk’s defense mechanism is triggered.
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    In fact, sand (which is common in the aquatic environments where mollusks live) isn't involved at all. Instead, pearls are formed when an irritant, such as a food particle or a parasite, slips between the shells of an oyster or other mollusk and lodges into its mantle, the muscular wall where its internal organs are located.
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    Natural pearls are formed in freshwater or saltwater bodies by either mussels or oysters respectively. When an irritant, such as a piece of shell, finds its way into the creature, the mollusc begins to coat it with layer upon layer of a hard substance, known as nacre, to reduce the irritation and ease its discomfort.
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    The formation of a natural pearl inside an oyster begins when a foreign substance slips into the oyster between the mantle and the shell, which irritates the mantle. It's kind of like the oyster getting a splinter. The oyster's natural reaction is to cover up that irritant by encapsulating the interloper, thereby protecting itself.
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  4. The True Story Behind How Pearls Are Made

    Aug 5, 2021 · Pearls are shiny creations that mollusks produce as a protection against irritants. Learn how pearl farming works, how nacre gives pearls their sheen, and how climate change affects pearl production and quality.

  5. How Pearls Form and Which Species Makes Them

    Aug 28, 2019 · Pearls are formed by saltwater or freshwater mollusks —a diverse group of animals that includes oysters, mussels, clams, conchs, and gastropods. How Do Mollusks Make Pearls? Pearls are formed when an irritant, such as a …

  6. How Do Pearls Form? - International Gem Society - IGS

    Learn about nacre, the iridescent substance that makes pearls, and how natural and cultured pearls form in different mollusks. This article requires membership to access the full content and covers topics such as oysters, mussels, clams, …

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  8. How pearls are made/form in the oyster | The Pearl …

    So, pearls come from oysters and mussels, but exactly how do they create them? The process begins when a particle, or what is referred to as an irritant, gets inside the mollusk—this particle, in essence, functions as the nucleus of the …

  9. How are Pearls Formed? - WorldAtlas

    Nov 21, 2017 · Learn about the natural and cultured processes of pearl formation in mollusks that live in different water bodies. Discover the types, quality, and history of pearls and their impact on the environment.

  10. How do oysters make pearls? - Live Science

    Jul 22, 2022 · Instead, pearls are formed when an irritant, such as a food particle or a parasite, slips between the shells of an oyster or other mollusk and lodges into its mantle, the muscular wall where...

  11. Pearl: Mineral, Gemstone | Properties, Formation, …

    Jul 1, 2024 · Pearls are spherical or irregularly shaped objects formed within the soft tissue of certain mollusks, primarily oysters and mussels. These gemstones are composed of layers of calcium carbonate crystals known as aragonite, …

  12. How are Pearls Formed in Oysters? How Pearls are …

    The Birth of a Pearl Oysters make pearls in response to an irritant, such as a grain of sand or another object. When any irritant makes its way between the mollusk's shell and mantle, the creature produces nacre, a protective coating …

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