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These are the 12 stones that are the building materials of the new Jerusalem (mentioned in Revelation 21:18) and of the 28 or so precious and semi-precious stones in the world, these 12 are anisotropic, meaning that under pure light, they reflect all the colors of the rainbow beautifully.
The Pearl gems are characterized by their translucence, luster, and the delicate play of surface color called orient, which is the soft iridescence caused by the refraction of light by the layers of nacre. The more perfect the shape (spherical or drop like) and the deeper its luster, the greater the value of a pearl. Pearls are found in many colors but the most prized are white, black, cream, and rose -- the Indian rose pearls being the most esteemed. Color varies according to the species of mollusk and its environment.