nacre

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Nacre, the iridescent mother-of-pearl inside the shells of marine mussels and other mollusks, is exceptionally tough: it can deform without breaking.

From Science Daily • Feb. 8, 2024

Nacre, an iridescent material that lines some seashells, gains strength and toughness from its structure: brittle mineral chips glued into layers by squishy proteins.

From Scientific American • Nov. 8, 2021

Nacre wares, however, are very cheap in Oki; and these form another variety of meibutsu.

From Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan Second Series by Hearn, Lafcadio

I will try and despatch you the charming little "Etui de Nacre" of Anatole France—a real master.

From The Letters of Henry James (volume I) by James, Henry