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

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

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