Pearl look-alikes
Biogenic (calcium carbonate)
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Open the appSeveral rocks and minerals can be confused with Pearl. Below are documented look-alikes and the features that tell them apart. Never rely on a single feature. Always check multiple properties.
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Mother-of-Pearl
Biogenic Calcium Carbonate (Aragonite)
Also known as: Nacre
Coral
Biogenic Calcium Carbonate (Calcite or Aragonite)
Also known as: Corallium
Shell
Biogenic Calcium Carbonate (Aragonite and/or Calcite)
Also known as: Mollusk Shell
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