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nacre

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Also known as mother of pearl, mother-of-pearl, pearl shell, nacreous

thumb|upright=1.2|The iridescent nacre inside a nautilus shell thumb|upright=1.2|Nacreous shell worked into a decorative object

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Nacre is the shimmering, iridescent layer found inside certain shells, like those of nautiluses and oysters, that creates the lustrous appearance we call mother-of-pearl. It matters because its unique combination of strength and beauty has made it valuable for both decorative objects and as a subject of scientific study for understanding natural materials.

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Within Vinony's link graph, nacre is referenced by 983 other articles, and connects out to Gastropoda, Bivalvia and Cephalopod.

Vinony files it under Mollusc anatomy, Mollusc products and Pearls.

Its subject is documented across 57 Wikipedia language editions.

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19 sections
Contents
  • Physical characteristics
  • Structure and appearance
  • Mechanical properties
  • Formation
  • Function
  • In different mollusc groups
  • Commercial sources
  • Uses
  • Decorative
  • Architecture
  • Jewelry
  • Musical instruments
  • Indian mother-of-pearl art
  • Other
  • Manufactured nacre
  • See also
  • References
  • Further reading
  • External links

thumb|upright=1.2|The iridescent nacre inside a nautilus shell thumb|upright=1.2|Nacreous shell worked into a decorative object

Nacre ( , ), also known as mother-of-pearl, is an organicinorganic composite material produced by some molluscs as an inner shell layer. It is also the material of which pearls are composed. It is strong, resilient, and iridescent.

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