Pearl look-alikes
Calcium carbonate (aragonite/calcite) and conchiolin
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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
Calcium carbonate (aragonite) and conchiolin
Also known as: Nacre
Coral
Calcium carbonate (calcite) or aragonite
Also known as: Precious Coral
Amber
Polymerized tree resin
Also known as: Fossilized Tree Resin
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