Magazine 1/2006

Mother of Pearl's Strength Shines Through

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Not only is mother of pearl a favorite choice among jewelry makers, it is also an outstanding basic material. Although it consists of 97 percent lime, owing to its layered structure, it has a three thousand times higher fracture toughness.

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