砗磲的宝石学特征及市场开发

Gemological characteristics and market exploring of tridacnas

较系统地总结了砗磲的种类、历史、使用价值以及市场开发,主要介绍了砗磲的宝石学特征,砗磲饰品在佩戴和使用过程中的养护,以及当前市场上砗磲仿制品的鉴别方法。结合砗磲的某些宗教意义,其作为一种重要的海洋有机宝石资源,制成佛珠项链或贝类饰品在市场上有一定的发展优势。

It has systematically reviewed the types, history, use value and market exploring of tridacnas in this paper, and chiefly introduced gemological characteristics of tridacnas, as well as how to protect tridacna ornaments when wear and use them, and how to identify the imitation jewelry presented in market. Considering its religious meaning, tridacna, as an important organic gem from ocean, would take some developing advantages in market when it is manufactured as buddhistic beads or shellfish decorations.