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Mother of pearl is made from the shells of various molluscs , and is mostly various calcium carbonates. Go look at wikipedia.
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What is a solid material formed in nature with particles arranged in a repeat pattern?
This is the definition of a crystal, which is a mineral that has atoms with specific repeating patterns. A crystal is a chemical compound formed by natural processes, such as magmatic and metamorphic processes.
Mineral na panggatong?
Ang mineral na panggatong ay yamang mineral na kemikal. Halimbawa:petrolyo
Mineral is matches made of?
Sulfur, as a native mineral, or from the mineral pyrite, is used in the manufacture of matches.
Why isn't cement a mineral?
No. A rock is an assemblage of at least two different minerals. One mineral can't be two or more minerals.
Would a fossil clam be classified as a mineral?
A fossil is not a mineral.
Is a pearl a rock or mineral?
a mineral
What is the only birthstone that is not a mineral?
The pearl is the only birthstone that is not a mineral. A pearl is the month of June's birthstone.
Is a pearl a living thing?
No, it is a mineral
Where does the expression mother of pearl come from?
The mother of pearl is a very valuable pearl which derives from the expression "O, mother of pearl!" which means "Oh Help Me!"
What mineral group does pearl belong to?
A pearl would be composed of carbonate minerals.
What are mother of pearl gun grips?
Grips made out of mother of pearl.
What is the mineral of the month for the month of June?
Pearl??
What is an example of a non mineral?
some examples of a non-mineral is water pearl coal
What is the scientific name for Mother of Pearl?
The scientific name for Mother of Pearl is nacre. Nacre is a composite material produced by some mollusks as an inner shell layer. It is composed mainly of aragonite, a mineral form of calcium carbonate.
Where might one purchase a Mother of Pearl ring?
A mother of pearl ring can be purchased from the auction website eBay. Mother of pearl rings can also be purchased from Ross-Simons and American Pearl.
How did mother of pearl get its name?
Mother of Pearl was actually given its name because it is the creator, the "Mother," of today's pearls.
How do I turn seashells into mother of pearl?
You don't. The mother of pearl comes from the inside of the seashell.
