[Jewelry making - Article 00781] - Re: [Orchid] Working with South Sea's Pearls

[leonid surpin]

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>     did read online that the dust is a problem (can cause dust related
>     disorders/disease) not onle from a health stand point, but just
>     because so much is created. 

    The proper name for oyster producing South Sea pearls is Pinctata
    Margaratifira. It is a large animal and filters a lot of water,
    concentrating heavy metal pollution. There could be very profound
    health effect. 

Leonid Surpin.
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