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|description=[[Nacre]], or '''mother of pearl''', is an organic–inorganic 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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|description=The shell of an abalone. |
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Mother of pearl coloration is actually a result of structural coloration, meaning its microscopical structures are fine enough to interfere with visible light. However, natural nacre may be artificially tinted to almost any color. |
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|type=shells |
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|rarity=common |
|rarity=common |
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|CTag=silver,steel blue,blue,green,bronze,white,black |
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|noalt=No |
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Latest revision as of 22:31, 15 January 2022
| Mother of pearl at a Glance | ||
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| Material Type | Shells | |
| Colors | Silver, Steel blue, Blue, Green, Bronze, White, Black | |
| Rarity | Common | |
| Cultural Relevance | None | |
| Required for Alterations | No | |
Nacre, or mother of pearl, is an organic–inorganic 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.
Mother of pearl coloration is actually a result of structural coloration, meaning its microscopical structures are fine enough to interfere with visible light. However, natural nacre may be artificially tinted to almost any color.
Alteration Rules
This material is not required for alterations.
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