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Mother of
Pearl also
known as
Nacre is an
iridescent
layer of
material
which forms
the shell
lining of
many
molluscs.
Pearl
oysters and
abalone are
both sources
of Mother of
Pearl.
Mother of
Pear comes
in several
natural
colours and
is often
bleached and
dyed for
decorative
use. The dye
retains the
shimmering
layers which
make Mother
of Pearl so
sought after |
