How pearl made
those luminous treasures of the sea, emerge from the secret chambers of mollusks. Let’s unravel the enchanting tale of their creation:
Irritant Intrusion:
A pearl begins when an irritant (like a grain of sand or a tiny parasite) infiltrates an oyster or mollusk.
The mollusk, perturbed by this unwelcome guest, initiates a remarkable process.
Layer Upon Layer:
The mollusk exudes nacre, also known as mother of pearl, to coat the irritant.
Nacre is a magical blend of organic secretions and a carbon-based mineral called aragonite.
This unique recipe creates a robust structure—like bricks and mortar—that forms the pearl’s core.
Natural Rarity:
Natural pearls, formed by chance, are incredibly rare.
They often cling to their parent’s shell as “blister pearls”.
These pearls may be less smooth, but their rarity makes them equally valuable.
Pearl Farming:
To meet the demand, humans have mastered the art of pearl production.
Pearl farms cultivate pearls using specific mollusk groups.
Smooth, opalescent pearls—usually orbs or ovals—are meticulously grown by bivalves like mussels.
Nacreous Sheen:
The mollusk’s defense mechanism involves layering nacre around the irritant.
Nacre not only imparts the pearl’s pearly sheen but also ensures its strength.
This ancient process, dating back 200 million years, continues to captivate us
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