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nacre

Another name for mother-of-pearl.



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The thickness of the nacre is the first thing that determines the color of the pearl.
The thickness of the nacre is the first thing that determines the color of the pearl.
Even though pearls are made of a thick nacre coating, they are one of the most fragile gemstones on the market.
 
 
 
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