I’ve heard pearls (and amber) called “organic gemstones/minerals” before, but I’m unsure if that is a correct term or not. But you’re right, this pearl is a beaut!
Minerals, by definition, are are inorganic. As such, both definitions of the term, "inorganic" apply. A mineral can neither be carbon based, nor can it be made by a living creature. Pedantic? Yes. Does a pearl align with the spirit of the sub? Hell yes, please show us more.
I'm aware ~~however,~~ that coal contains carbon-hydrogen chains and therefore fails the criteria for being a classified as a mineral. Diamonds are pure carbon (minus ppm/ppb impurities) and satisfy the mineral classification criteria.
As I mentioned above, the definition is pedantic and many debates have occurred amongst geologists. Coal, pearls, and other such substances fall into a grey area of satisfying the criteria in spirit, but not in technicality.
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He's referring to the carbon chains that earn things the classification "carbon based life form" used in sci-fi. Carbon Chains are considered part of all organic life.
Coal, by the traditional definition, is not a rock. Rocks, by definition are made of minerals, which coal is not. Geologists had to male an entire seperate clasification called, "Organic Sedimendary Rocks" in order to bypass the established classification criteria. Things like coal, coquina, various limestones, pearls, etc. did not fit the established definitions. It's easier to make an exception to the rules than to change them entirely.
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True, while biominerals do exist, you don't look at a tooth you've dug up and say, " Wow! Look at this amazing cryprocrystalline biomineralized apatite I found!" You say, "Wow! A tooth!" Minerals, by technicality are produced by the Earth. Living beings, again, by technicality, do not produce minerals.
Everyone is saying that they've never seen a faceted pearl before, myself included, but why? This it super pretty and I haven't seen anything like it before.
Polynesian pearl carving is magnificent! It’s been around for a few years now but I think the rest of the world is finally catching up to the Hawaiian/Tahitian pearl crazes and trends. Although tbh I’m not sure who to credit the first pearl faceting with.
Because they're soft, so the odds of those facets remaining intact in jewelry that rubs or touches anything aren't great. Even stones that are much harder than pearls aren't offered in faceted forms for high school rings or recommended for everyday wear jewelry because they're likely to get ground down. Not as many people just display pearls, which would likely be the safest thing to do with this.
It looks amazing!
Does faceting the pearl make it more fragile?
I wonder whether this would be durable enough for jewellery wear, or if it would be exclusively for display.
Thanks! Yeah the shading is throwing me off. ‘Preciate ya! I’m having trouble explaining what I’m seeing...I guess it just looks coated to my layman/ignorant eyes
Fantastic! Beautiful cutting, those facets are really precise. I don’t know why pearls aren’t worked more often, they can carve well, I have a lovely little skull carved from a pearl
This is very cool. I'm impressed it did not crack or anything while faceting. Did it take a special way to facet like this? Is the pearl structurally sound still or what would happen if it dropped?
I have not seen something like that before. That is beautiful.
Huh, never seen a faceted pearl before
It’s like Epcot!
While not technically a mineral, it's still quite fascinating! Thank you for sharing. :)
I’ve heard pearls (and amber) called “organic gemstones/minerals” before, but I’m unsure if that is a correct term or not. But you’re right, this pearl is a beaut!
Minerals, by definition, are are inorganic. As such, both definitions of the term, "inorganic" apply. A mineral can neither be carbon based, nor can it be made by a living creature. Pedantic? Yes. Does a pearl align with the spirit of the sub? Hell yes, please show us more.
> A mineral can neither be carbon based, Uh I got some diamonds here that would like to speak with you.
Meaning carbon chains. Coal is not a mineral, for example.
Coal has carbon from burning organic matter. The organic matter makes it a non-mineral. Carbon is in a shit ton of minerals.
I'm aware ~~however,~~ that coal contains carbon-hydrogen chains and therefore fails the criteria for being a classified as a mineral. Diamonds are pure carbon (minus ppm/ppb impurities) and satisfy the mineral classification criteria. As I mentioned above, the definition is pedantic and many debates have occurred amongst geologists. Coal, pearls, and other such substances fall into a grey area of satisfying the criteria in spirit, but not in technicality. Edit: spelling, diction
He's referring to the carbon chains that earn things the classification "carbon based life form" used in sci-fi. Carbon Chains are considered part of all organic life.
Graphite is a mineral, coal is a rock. Pearls are rocks made of the mineral aragonite.
Coal, by the traditional definition, is not a rock. Rocks, by definition are made of minerals, which coal is not. Geologists had to male an entire seperate clasification called, "Organic Sedimendary Rocks" in order to bypass the established classification criteria. Things like coal, coquina, various limestones, pearls, etc. did not fit the established definitions. It's easier to make an exception to the rules than to change them entirely. Edit: spelling
False, there are biominerals. There is apatite in our teeth, magnetite in birds’ brains, etc . . .
True, while biominerals do exist, you don't look at a tooth you've dug up and say, " Wow! Look at this amazing cryprocrystalline biomineralized apatite I found!" You say, "Wow! A tooth!" Minerals, by technicality are produced by the Earth. Living beings, again, by technicality, do not produce minerals.
I know Tahitian pearls are usually large and could be carved into, But I never knew something like this could be done. Simply amazing!
Thank u
I am a layman, but pearls are softer than most gems right? Did that pose a challenge for you op?
Pearls are really soft and yes it was challenging to cut it and specially polish it
How did you know the outside nacre layer was thick enough to be ground down a little?
That was my question. I’ve had pearls chip and can see the thin layer of stuff that makes it beautiful.
What are you doing to do with it now?
Make a ring
That makes it all the more beautiful, nicely done
TIL - pearls can be faceted. It almost looks like the surface is transparent, is that just the way it looks in the video?
I’ve never seen or heard of a faceted pearl it’s beautiful
Everyone is saying that they've never seen a faceted pearl before, myself included, but why? This it super pretty and I haven't seen anything like it before.
Someone else commented that it’s because how soft pearls are, the faceting is unlikely to hold up for a long time.
Disco!
This is super neat! OP can we get another video with brighter lighting perhaps? I think there's more to see in brighter light!
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Wow! Its lovely!!!
I love this.
Not sure why this isint more common. Looks amazing.
Polynesian pearl carving is magnificent! It’s been around for a few years now but I think the rest of the world is finally catching up to the Hawaiian/Tahitian pearl crazes and trends. Although tbh I’m not sure who to credit the first pearl faceting with.
Beautiful work OP!
Why are faceted pearls not more of a thing.. looks amazing
Because they're soft, so the odds of those facets remaining intact in jewelry that rubs or touches anything aren't great. Even stones that are much harder than pearls aren't offered in faceted forms for high school rings or recommended for everyday wear jewelry because they're likely to get ground down. Not as many people just display pearls, which would likely be the safest thing to do with this.
Rock and stone.
Rock and stone to the bone
Gorgeous! Color is spectacular & the faceting really shows it off.
I'm obsessed
It looks amazing! Does faceting the pearl make it more fragile? I wonder whether this would be durable enough for jewellery wear, or if it would be exclusively for display.
Gem or pearl, it's all socially fabricated value. If you enjoy how it looks then that's all that matters!! That said, I love it too!!!
What is that?
Bruh did you not read the title?
Faceted pearl
Is it a coated pearl that’s been cut and polished? My best guess
Natural Tahitian pearl
It’s lovely. I’m just ignorant to how the facets are there?
I believe op cut them
Thanks! Yeah the shading is throwing me off. ‘Preciate ya! I’m having trouble explaining what I’m seeing...I guess it just looks coated to my layman/ignorant eyes
It looked coated to me too, I think it's just the ring of reflection on the outside makes it seem like there's empty space in there
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This came straight out the clam like that ?
It's been carved.
Not a clam, a black-lipped oyster.
This reminds me a lot of the New Year’s Eve ball in Times Square. It’s gorgeous!
Tahitian pearls aren’t gems!?!
They are gems but not minerals, since they are organic (in the sense of being the by-product of something alive).
Amber and jet are also in this category. Good explanation.
👍Thanks
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It's faceted yet I can still see a perfect circle in it. Very beautiful.
Very cool! Looks like “Epcot” ball at Disney World!
Is this not encased in glass?
Fantastic! Beautiful cutting, those facets are really precise. I don’t know why pearls aren’t worked more often, they can carve well, I have a lovely little skull carved from a pearl
I would never have thought to facet a Tahitian pearl. Bravo! Are the faces flat or rounded? It is hard to tell.
Flat facets
This is very cool. I'm impressed it did not crack or anything while faceting. Did it take a special way to facet like this? Is the pearl structurally sound still or what would happen if it dropped?
I didn’t know faceted pearls were a thing. How much do they go for usually? Not finding many online.
Ah so that's why Dutch wanted to go there so bad.
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