Mother of Pearl (IMAGE)

University of Rochester

Mother of Pearl

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This abalone shell is a natural form of nacre -- also known as mother-of-pearl -- an exceptionally tough material found in shells and pearls. Rochester biologists have developed an innovative method for creating nacre in the lab -- and maybe on the moon.

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University of Rochester photo / J. Adam Fenster

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