Mother of pearl. Interior view of the shell of an abalone (Haliotsis sp.). This shows the iridescent nacre,the smooth lining of the shell made of mother of pearl. The lining is formed from alternating layers of calcium carbonate and water. Interference between light waves reflecting from these layers results in the iridescent colours. Abalones are often farmed as food,the shells being used for jewellery | |
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