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Cambridge Scientists Create Artificial Mother-of-Pearl
For the first time, scientists have created a material that mimics mother-of-pearl in structure, mechanical behavior and optical appearance. Nacre, also called mother of pearl, is the iridescent coating that is found on the inside of some molluscs and on … Continue reading
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Pearl and Bead Stringers: Be Wary of Bad Advice from “Experts”
The internet is wonderful for so much. However, and this is a big however, the publishing freedom it provides means that there is an awful lot of advice out there that is not only wrong, but destructive. I came across … Continue reading
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Tagged destructive tests, fake pearls, gemstone tests, gemstones, nacre, pearl authenticity, real pearls