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The maktas (or maqtas) is a slab with a groove in it to hold the reed while carving the nib used in Persian calligraphy - carved nacre was used for very decorative maktas.
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Why was the painting 'The Fowling Scene' made - was there a purpose?
It was a tribute to the deceased-- Nebamun
What is the purpose of man made rock formations?
to make creative things out of rock that people rarely think about
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Ikemefuna is taken as part of restitution made by the man who killed a tribeswoman of Umuofia.
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How do I get nacre?
nacre is the substance that covers a pearl naturally as it is forming
Is nacre pearl real pearl?
"Nacre" is not a type of pearl, but rather the material coating that creates a pearl. A pearl is made up of layers and layers of a substance called nacre -- calcium carbonate and protein. The thicker the nacre is, the more durable and valuable the pearl. The average thickness of a cultured pearl's nacre ranges from 1mm to 3mm. "Nacre" is a pearly substance that mollusks secrete around irritants. Thick, overlapping nacre layers create a strong luster and a valuable pearl. Thick nacre layers take years to build up. It can be used to determine whether a pearl is real.
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I believe it is is called nacre. I read that nacre is what pearls are formed from.
What do you call a twin crystal or diamond also another term for a chiastolitd?
nacre Macle - nacre is the lining of a shell
What is nacre commonly known as?
Mother of Pearl
Is nacre organic?
yes it is.sourceswikipedia!lol
What is the use of the body covering of oysters?
Nacre
What is the name of the substance that the oyster produces to create a pearl?
Nacre
How pearl is being produce?
Pearl is produced by an oyster to protect itself from something that got inside its shell. It secretes nacre, which becomes pearl. Cultured pearls are made by placing a "seed" inside of the oyster shell, and letting the oyster work. Over time, the oyster will deposit nacre onto the seed, forming a pearl.
Was the airplane made on purpose?
it was made on purpose
Nacre is an alternative name for which substance?
Layers of calcium carbonate , or laminated aragonite.
Iridescent internal layer of mollusc shell called mother of pearl?
nacre
