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Answer There are many types of pearls, both natural and cultured, but all pearls may be separated into two distinct groups. Saltwater Pearls

Saltwater pearls, whether cultured or natural, are pearls which grow in marine mollusks in a saline environment such as the ocean. Freshwater Pearls

Freshwater Pears, whether cultured or natural, are pearls which grown in freshwater mussels in non-saline environments such as rivers, lakes and streams.

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