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Yes. It happens when a clam gets 1 grain of sand in its mouth, then the grain of sand turns into a pearl (but I don't know how! Sorry!). Then someone goes clam fishing or finds the clam and opens it up to get the pearl. Not all pearls are white. And not all clams have pearls in their mouths.
There is also a process called culturing where a small piece of clam shell is placed inside an oyster's shell. To protect itself from the irritation caused the oyster coats it with th stuff pearls are made of and a pearl is made. The longer the pearl stays in, years, the bigger it gets. Most of the pearls around today are cultured.
Yes it does but it is not made by sand. It is actually made by a parasite entering the clam and the clam coats it with nacre. Nacre is what a pearl is made of. Not sand.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoNatural pearls are many different sizes, shapes and colours. You can view a quick sample, below.
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What do gems look like in their natural condition?
They look like a regular clump of rock. They are called rough gemstones.
How can you tell the difference between a natural Pearl and a cultured one?
A natural pearl when rubbed gently on your teeth will be "grity" while a cultered pearl will be smooth. == == That is not true. Both Natural and Cultured Pearls will be grity when rubbed gently on your teeth.
Are pearls rare or common?
Finding a natural pearl inside of an oyster in the wild is very rare. You can purchase small, natural pearls, but they are very expensive because they are so rare. In the wild, only about 1 in 10,000 oysters have a pearl. The majority of pearls are farmed, and these are very common.
What natural structures look like human made structures?
An airplane is based on a bird. A fishing net is based on a spiderweb. And an umbrella kind of looks like a mushroom.
What does natural gas look like?
you cant really see natural gas just like you cant see wind or air but it there none the less. You can't see it, you can only smell it I think. natural gas is in a vapor form and isn't visible by the human eye. The only you can smell natural gas is because they add a sulfur scent to it for safety! Definitely do the "sniff test" if you're concerned about leaking natural gas!
What does mother of pearl look like in its natural state?
pretty and on growing.
How does a pearl stone look like?
pearl stone looks like a white stone...
How do you get TM mean look in Pokemon pearl?
there isn't one. its a natural move learned
What the amazonian look like?
It looks like a hollow pearl
Is there a difference in the value of a cultured pearl and a natural pearl?
Generally a natural pearl is more valuable than a cultured pearl of similar size because they are much rarer. These days nearly all pearl jewellery is made from cultured pearls from pearl farms in places like Darwin, Australia.
How do you get the grand pearl?
first get all the rock the look like the the thing then carefully drop it on the mouth of the grand pearl then get the real pearl
Do guys like the natural look or the dark look?
dark look
What do the rocks in a drum fish's head look like?
they look like a white rock, a rough pearl looking rock.
What does the old amber look like in Pokemon pearl?
it looks like a orange yellowish oval
What do the fossils look like in Pokemon pearl?
go to: http://www.anime.com/PokeMon/
What does Mapquest look like in Pokemon Pearl?
It's not possible to know what MapQuest looks like Pokémon Pearl. However, someone with sprite drawing skills might be able to draw up what it could look like in the game.
Is a pearl a natural resource?
yes.
