What is mother of pearl and what is the difference between mother of pearl and pearl?

The classification belongs to the Liver Calm and Quench Wind.

It is the shell of the mussel spinnaker Hyriopsis Cumingii (LEA), the Cristaria plicata (Leach) or the pearl oyster Pteria Martinsii (Dunker). The first two are produced in rivers, lakes and marshes across the country; The latter is mainly produced in the coastal areas of Hainan Island, Guangdong and Guangxi. It can be harvested all year round, the meat is removed, washed and dried.

Raw or calcined. Break when used.

Medicinal properties] salty, cold. Return to the liver and heart meridians.

Efficacy] Calm the liver and latent yang, calm the nerves, and set the eyes.

Difference Between Mother-of-pearl and pearl:

1. Mother-of-pearl pearls are made by extruding and rolling with shell powder or polishing with natural seawater shells.

Whereas, pearls are formed in the bodies of pearl oysters and mother-of-pearl oyster mollusks.

2. Mother oyster pearls are synthetic and belong to a high-grade fake pearl.

Whereas, pearls are organic gemstones that are naturally formed.

3. The color of the mother's pearl is plated, so it is very rich.

The color of pearls is naturally occurring, and there are usually white, gold, and black colors.

There are two types of pearls, one is made by extruding and rolling shell powder, and the other is made by polishing and polishing natural seawater shells.

Pearl is a more classic and common gemstone, mainly produced in pearl oysters and pearl oyster mollusks.

The difference between mother-of-pearl and pearl: ** different, different specific gravity, different color.

1. ** do not match the same.

The main difference between mother-of-pearl pearls and pearls is that they are mainly caused by shell powder extrusion, and there is a natural seawater shell polishing, while pearls are relatively rare and belong to a relatively ancient mineral spar, mainly produced in shellfish or mother-of-pearl mollusks.

2. The specific gravity is different.

At the same time, the weight of mother-of-pearl pearls and pearls is also different, the density of shell beads is much smaller than that of pearls, if you hold the same size of mother-of-pearl pearls and pearls in your hand, the pearl will have an obvious feeling of pressure, and the pearls are lighter in your hand, which is also the easiest way to distinguish them.

3. Different colors.

The value of shell beads and pearls is incomparable, the color on the shell beads is mainly caused by artificial optimization, the color and luster are not high, unnatural, and it looks fake, while pearls are naturally formed, its color and color look more translucent and uniform, there is no variegation, and there are fewer flaws.

Which is better, mother-of-pearl or pearl

They are not a thing without comparison, it has been emphasized earlier that the mother oyster is a shell, and the pearl is a small thing inside the shell, do not think that the mother oyster with a pearl behind is a natural pearl, it is just a little "blood relationship" with the pearl, in essence, the two are completely unrelated.

Mother oyster pearl actually refers to the mother used for cultured pearls, such as putting pearls in shells and then cultivating them in water, and finally this shell is mother oyster pearls, and the pearls inside can be used as jewelry, beauty products and other raw materials. Since the nature is different, there are also differences in their appearance, mother oyster pearls are generally composed of two sides, a combination of fan shapes, while pearls are generally spherical, they are two completely different things, so they cannot be regarded as the same substance.

Mother-of-pearl. It is the shell of the mussel spinnaker mussel, the fried crested mussel or the pearl oyster of the pearl oyster Malcollet. The first two are produced in rivers, lakes and marshes across the country; The latter is mainly produced on Hainan Island.

Guangdong and Guangxi coasts. Throughout the year, you can pick Xiangsui pants, remove meat, wash and dry. <

Mother-of-pearl is the shell of the mussel spinnaker mussel, the frilled crested mussel or the pearl shell Majin Jane's pearl oyster. The first two groups were produced in rotation in rivers, lakes and marshes across the country. The latter is mainly produced in the coastal areas of Hainan Island, Guangdong and Guangxi. It can be harvested all year round, the meat is removed, washed and dried.

First, ** is different.

1. Mother-of-pearl: It is the shell of the mussel spinnaker mussel, the folded crested mussel or the pearl oyster of the pearl oyster Marshall.

2. Pearls: mainly produced in pearl shells and mother-of-pearl mollusks; The mineral (aragonite) beads containing calcium carbonate produced due to endocrine action are made up of a large number of tiny aragonite crystals.

Second, the role is different.

1. Mother-of-pearl: It is a traditional Chinese medicine, which calms the liver and latent yang, calms the nerves, and sets the eyes.

2. Pearl: pearl extract has an inhibitory effect on isolated rabbit intestines; It is usually used as a raw material for medicine, jewelry, and cosmetics.

Third, the distribution of production areas is different.

1. Mother-of-pearl: It is produced in the rivers and lakes of the country and the coastal areas of Hainan Island, Guangdong and Guangxi.

2. Pearls: The distribution area is the Persian Gulf region, Sri Lanka, the South Seas region, and 80% of the world's freshwater pearls come from China.

Encyclopedia - Mother-of-pearl.

Encyclopedia - Pearls.

Mother-of-pearl is a kind of imitation made of the nacre layer of the shell polished into powder.

The difference between mother-of-pearl pearl and natural pearl:

1. Shell beads are made of grinding and pressing of mothers and pearls that cannot be formed due to breeding failures, which are easier to form than natural pearls.

2. The pearls are easy to wear and tear, and the weight is lighter than that of pearls of the same volume; The color is not as beautiful as natural pearls.

3. Shell beads are not easy to change color** cheaper than quickly destroying natural pearls.

1. Mother-of-pearl is also very effective for cough caused by lung fever. It has the effect of clearing the lungs and moistening the lungs. Mother-of-pearl can be powdered, and the finer the powder, the easier it is to absorb.

2. Mother-of-pearl also has a good ** effect on dizziness caused by hyperactivity of the liver, and you can go to mother-of-pearl powder to make soup.

3. Mother-of-pearl also has a good effect on heart palpitations and tinnitus. It can be taken with rhino horn, agarwood, honeysuckle, mint, and jujube kernel decoction.

4. For insomnia and dreamy people, you can take some mother-of-pearl. It has a good improvement effect.

5. Mother-of-pearl has the effect of brightening the eye. In the case of red eyes, vision is blurred. It can be taken with Bupleurum chinensis, Angelica sinensis, salvia, cypress kernels, agarwood, red dates, and nightshade vine decoction.