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Nacre (/ ˈ n eɪ k ər / NAY-kər, also / ˈ n æ k r ə / NAK-rə), [1] also known as mother-of-pearl, is an organic–inorganic composite material produced by some molluscs as an inner shell layer. It is also the material of which pearls are composed. It is strong, resilient, and iridescent.
These pearl oysters have a strong inner shell layer composed of nacre, also known as "mother of pearl". Pearl oysters are not closely related to either the edible oysters of family Ostreidae or the freshwater pearl mussels of the families Unionidae and Margaritiferidae .
Trochus is a genus of medium-to large-sized, top-shaped sea snails with an operculum, of the family Trochidae, the top snails. [1]When the word "trochus" or "Trochus" is used in reference to fishing sea snails for commercial purposes, the usual species targeted is Tectus niloticus, which is valued for its nacre or mother of pearl layer, which was traditionally made into items such as pearl ...
Mother of pearl is a common name for nacre, a composite material formed by molluscs. Mother of pearl, also spelt mother-of-pearl, may also refer to: Biology.
Mother of pearl caviar spoon Mother of pearl caviar spoon, 14 cm (5 + 1 ⁄ 2 in), with engraved sterling silver handle Caviar spoons with salmon roe (left) and caviar (right) Caviar spoons are traditionally made of inert materials , such as animal horn , gold , mother of pearl , [ 1 ] and wood . [ 2 ]
Mother of pearl inlay into walnut burl on a customised Fender Stratocaster. Inlay (ivory, red sandalwood, copper) on wooden casketIn a wood matrix, inlays commonly use wood veneers, but other materials like shells, mother-of-pearl, horn or ivory may also be used.
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