An Illustrated and Cross-Referenced Glossary of
Malacological and Conchological Terms

by Paul S. Mikkelsen

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NACRE   Iridescent layer of shell, sometimes called "MOTHER OF PEARL." A form of shell structure consisting of thin leaves of ARAGONITE lying parallel to the inner surface of the shell and exhibiting a characteristic luster; see also: DECORTICATED; IRIDESCENT; HYPOSTRACUM; ORTHOGONAL.
   

NACREOUS   Consisting of the character of NACRE; see also: GLAZED; MARGARITACEOUS; PORCELANEOUS; VITREOUS.
   


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