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Ivory
Ivory
is generally considered the material forming the tusk
of an elephant, but may also include other animals,
such as the h popotamus, walrus, wart-hog, and the narwhal,
an Arctic whale Elephant ivory has a distinctive spiral
structure not seen in other kinds ivory.eh teeth are
composed.
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Its
pores are filled with an oily compound - adds to the
luster of its polish, and makes ivory easy to carve.
1hant tusks are actually enlarged incisor teeth, and
may reach a length of 10 feet and weigh nearly 200 pounds. |
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Carved
ivory objects have been found in tombs several thousand years
old. Thrones of ancient monarchs were adorned with ivory carved
and ornaments. Fine and detailed ivory sculptures decorate
,museums and private collections throughout the world.
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DIAMONDS,
GEMSTONES & CRYSTALS
FACTS & FIGURES |
| Ivory
Most
genuine ivory comes from Africa; exports are regulated,
but a large quantity of ivory is illegally traded.
Typical fabricated ivory objects include necklaces,
cuff links, studs, rings, bracelets, clips, umbrella
,riles, piano keys, figurines, boxes, and billiard
balls. Ivory is porous easily stained.
It
has a tendency to turn yellow with age, a process
t has been attributed to atmospheric action. Exposure
to sunlight can 3c h and lighten the color of
ivory.
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Ivory
imitations include bone, horn, plastics, and plaster of Paris.
In nearly all cases a simple microscopic examination will
suffice to distinguish ivory from imitation materials.
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