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Black & Golden Coral 黑珊瑚和金珊瑚 |
Contain
organic compound conchiolin & contain little
or no calcium carbonate. |
Amorphous |
2.5-3 |
1.37 |
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Ivory 牙類 |
Ivory
is dentine form the teeth or modified teeth of certain mammals |
Amorphous |
2.5 |
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Jet 煤晶 |
Jet
is a form of fossilized wood. Chemical composition is carbonaceous |
Amorphous |
2.5-4 |
1.3 (approx) |
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Pearl 珍珠 |
80%
Calcium carbonate、10-14% conchiolin、2-4% water |
Amorphous |
2.5-3.5 |
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Shell 貝殼 |
Mainly
contain calcium carbonate plus some organic matter and water |
Amorphous |
2.5-3.5 |
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Tortoiseshell 龜甲/玳瑁殼 |
Similar
to other horny material which make up nailos, claws & horns |
Amorphous |
2.5 |
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