Pearls are deeply cherished for their rich color and gorgeous luster, and their quality directly affects their value. Currently, the evaluation of pearl quality is mainly based on four aspects: color, shape, size and smoothness. The quality of pearls is influenced by a variety of factors, categorized into internal factors, such as the structural composition of the nacreous layer and genetic factors of the mussels, and external factors, including the aquaculture environment. Existing research results indicates that genetic factors are the dominant factor controlling the pearl quality. However, the macromolecules such as metal ions, organic pigments and various physical and chemical factors in the aquaculture water environment will also significantly impact pearl quality. Among these, matrix proteins are organic macromolecules found in the nacreous layer that play an important role in pearl quality. They participate in the deposition of calcium carbonate and the construction of the organic framework, affecting the pearls' size and shape. The color of pearls is influenced by the deposition of metal ions, the transport of organic pigments and the regulation of microstructure.
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