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3 February, 19:41

The soft-tissue lining of oysters and clams creates pearls. Is a pearl a mineral?

A : Yes, because it forms naturally.

B : Yes, because it is beautiful and rare.

C : No, because it is created artificially.

D : No, because it is an organic substance.

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  1. 3 February, 23:14
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    A pearl is not a mineral because it is created artificially. It is a gemstone, not a mineral because it is a composite of mineral Aragonite and a protein compound which is called conchiolin. Pearls are formed by organic and living organisms which is preserved to become a gemstone.
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