Study on the Formation Mechanism and Basic Characteristics of Pearl

Di Zhu<sup>1</sup>; Hong Gao<sup>2</sup>; Lingfei Jin<sup>1,2</sup>

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Study on the Formation Mechanism and Basic Characteristics of Pearl

Di Zhu¹

, Hong Gao²

, Lingfei Jin^1,2

1 Cuixi Academy of Biotechnology, Zhuji, 311800, China
2 Institute of Life Science, Jiyang College of Zhejiang A&F University, Zhuji, 311800, China

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International Journal of Aquaculture, 2023, Vol. 13, No. 3 doi: 10.5376/ija.2023.13.0003
Received: 08 Jun., 2023 Accepted: 13 Jun., 2023 Published: 21 Jun., 2023

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Zhu D., Gao H., and Jin L.F., 2023, Study on the formation mechanism and basic characteristics of pearl, International Journal of Aquaculture, 13(3): 1-7 (doi: 10.5376/ija.2023.13.0003)

Abstract

Pearl is an ancient organic gem with unique beauty, and has been treated as a treasure since ancient times. From a scientific point of view, pearls are produced in the bodies of Pteria and Pinctada molluscs. The pearls are rich in color and diverse in shape, and are formed by the accumulation of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) containing minerals (aragonite) beads produced by endocrine. This paper summarizes the biological characteristics and formation mechanism of pearl during its growth and development; The chemical composition, biological activity and internal and external causes of pearl are clarified to reveal their formation mechanism and the physiological and biochemical characteristics of pearls; The physiological and biochemical characteristics of pearls and their main chemical components are analyzed to provide scientific basis for improving the quality of cultured pearls in China and the follow-up research and development of new composite materials.

Keywords

Pearl; Form; Formation mechanism; Chemical characteristics

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