The Capital of China is, by far, the 3rd most populated city in the world. Having population of 21.5 million (21,516,000), with a population density of 1,300/km2, it is countryâs center for education, culture and politics. Talking about politics, this city is the hub of politics in the country for, as long as, eight centuries.
A pearl is an organic mineral mixture formed with the soft living tissue of a shelled mollusk.Chemically pearls are made of calcium carbonate, either the mineral aragonite or a mixture of aragonite and calcite, sometimes also with minor vaterite.Pearls are used as gemstones, but are not regarded as true minerals due to their organic origin. pearl is an organic mineral mixture formed with the soft living tissue of a shelled mollusk.
Ancient Myths About the Pearl. Many myths and folktales surround this ancient gemstone of the sea. Early Chinese civilization considered black pearls a symbol of wisdom and believed they were formed within a dragon's head. Once full-grown, the pearls were carried between the dragon's teeth. According to this myth, one had to slay the dragon to gather the pearls.