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Both. The primary substance is calcium carbonate, which makes up the majority of the chemical composition of a pearl, and is inorganic. Pearls also contain a substance called conchiolin, which is a fibrous protein and is therefore organic.
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∙ 6y agoPearls are inorganic materials.
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Yes.There is organic matter and inorganic matter. Everything is chemical.
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inorganic
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How are brown pearls and other colors manufactured or created?
Answer There are several ways in which processors can change the color of a natural or cultured pearl. Aniline and Organic DyesDyes are used which permeate the outer layers of a pearl and change its color. IrradiationCobalt-60, the safe daughter element of Nickel, is used to alter the manganese content of freshwater mussel shell. This is used to darken the nacre of freshwater pearls and darken the nucleus (which is composed of freshwater mussel shell) of akoya pearls. The ChocolatesChocolate pearls are created either by an organic dye (in the case of freshwater and some Tahitian pearls) or by a proprietary process of heat treatment.
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they are both organic and inorganic
Is there such thing as a freshwater pearls?
Freshwater pearls are typically found in mussels or oysters that reside in ponds, rivers, or lakes. They are typically more irregular than saltwater pearls, and they have greater color variations.
Is leaf inorganic or organic?
organic
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it is organic
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Inorganic. Organic is carbon-based.
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Lecithin is an organic compound.
Is matter organic chemical or inorganic?
Yes.There is organic matter and inorganic matter. Everything is chemical.
Classifying organic and inorganic?
Basically, organic compounds have carbon. Inorganic do not.
Types of pearl?
There are five different types of pearls, including natural pearls, cultured pearls, saltwater pearls, freshwater pearls, and imitation pearls.
