Pearl Culture in India: Meaning, Types and Uses
In this article web will discuss about Pearl:- 1. Meaning of Pearl 2. Types of Pearls 3. Pearl Producing Molluscs 4. Pearl Fisheries of India 5. Chemical Composition 6. Properties 7. Formation 8. Uses 9. By-Products. Meaning of Pearl: The word 'pearl' is derived from the Latin word pirula which means pear, that is in accordance to the pear shape [...]