Chemicals and Drugs [D] » Inorganic Chemicals [D01] » Minerals » Calcium Carbonate » Nacre
Chemicals and Drugs [D] » Inorganic Chemicals [D01] » Calcium Compounds » Calcium Carbonate » Nacre
Chemicals and Drugs [D] » Inorganic Chemicals [D01] » Carbon Compounds, Inorganic » Carbonic Acid » Carbonates » Calcium Carbonate » Nacre
Description
A biomineral consisting of layers of crystalized ARAGONITE, separated by interlamellar layers of organic matrix containing beta-CHITIN, and surrounded by an intercrystalline organic membrane of silk fibroin. Nacre is the iridescent substance better known as mother-of-pearl that is secreted by MOLLUSCS. MeSH
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