How does a Pearl form in a clam?
Chef's answer
A natural pearl (often called an Oriental pearl) forms when an irritant works its way into a particular species of oyster, mussel, or clam. As a defense mechanism, the mollusk secretes a fluid to coat the irritant. Layer upon layer of this coating is deposited on the irritant until a lustrous pearl is formed..
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Pearls form inside a mollusk which is an invertebrate with a soft body, often protected by a shell such as a clam, oyster or mussel. Any mollusk is capable of producing a pearl, although only those mollusks that have shells lined with nacre produce pearls that are used in the jewellery industry..
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Pearls sell for 10,000 Bells each at Nook's Cranny. However, since the Mermaid furniture is quite highly sought after and Pearls are hard to find, you may have better luck selling them for a higher price to your friends or other players online!.
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Pearls form inside a mollusk which is an invertebrate with a soft body, often protected by a shell such as a clam, oyster or mussel. Any mollusk is capable of producing a pearl, although only those mollusks that have shells lined with nacre produce pearls that are used in the jewellery industry..
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From what I've read, one in 5,000 clams will grow a pearl; when you're talking about anything of decent size it's much more unusual. ... Pearls are not really Kathleen's style of jewelry, so they likely will sell the gem, which could retail for $3,000 or more, he said. "Which is not bad for a $15 bag of clams," she said.
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There are no obvious signs that an oyster, mussel, or clam has a pearl inside. You just have to open it to see.
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1 in 10,000 and 1 in 12,000What are the odds of finding a pearl in your oyster? Apparently, somewhere between 1 in 10,000 and 1 in 12,000, according to this jeweler's website.
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Which color pearl is the most valuable? The most valuable and expensive pearls on the market today are the South Sea pearls, which naturally occur in shades of white and gold..
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