How Are Freshwater Pearls Made? From Mussel to Gemstone
A freshwater pearl may look like a simple gemstone, but it takes years of growth, and a great deal of human care to create one. Freshwater pearls form when a freshwater mussel responds to an irritant or injury by producing nacre, the same natural substance that lines the inside of its shell. When something irritates
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