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inserted inside the mollusk and it is then coated with nacre. the "queen of gems," pearls have had a long history of importance to human beings . rare, treasured for their beauty, and one of the most expensive gems in the world, natural pearls have been tied to historical events and revered in religious
pearls are formed in freshwater mussels that live in lakes , rivers , ponds, and other bodies of fresh water. most freshwater cultured pearls sold today come from china . by contrast, saltwater pearls grow in oysters that live in the ocean , usually in protected lagoons. akoya, south sea, and tahitian...
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