Chemical composition of pearl is :
Calcium carbonate
Correct AnswerCalcium carbonate and magnesium
Incorrect AnswerCalcium Sulphate
Incorrect AnswerCalcium Chloride
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Pearls primarily consist of calcium carbonate in the form of aragonite or calcite.
- Calcium carbonate is responsible for the lustrous appearance of pearls.
- Option 1: Calcium carbonate is correct, as it forms the bulk of the pearl's composition.
- Option 2: Calcium carbonate and magnesium is incorrect. Magnesium is not a significant component of pearls.
- Option 3: Calcium Sulphate is found in other minerals like gypsum but not in pearls.
- Option 4: Calcium Chloride is a separate compound used in different applications, unrelated to pearls.
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