pearly nautilus

Zool.: Nautilus pompilius ; common in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, especially toward the Molluccas. It is believed to inhabit both deep and shallow water. Belon figured its shell, and then Rumphius; and on August 24, 1829, Mr. George Bennett captured a specimen in Marakini Bay on the southwest side of Erromango. The soft parts were elaborately described by Prof. Owen. The shell is Min.: A variety of Siliceous Sinter (q.v.), having imported into Europe for its fine mother-of-pearl, a pearly luster. pearl-skipper, s. much in request with cabinet-makers and jewelers. The smallest and most excavated partitions are Entom.: Pamphila comma. It is found in lime used to make pendants for the ear. By removing stone districts. pearl-spar, s. Min.: A variety of Dolomite (q. v.), found in rhombohedral crystals with curved faces and pearly luster. pearl-stitch, s. An ornamental stitch in knitted work. pearl-stone, s. [PERLITE.] pearl-weed, s. [PEARLWORT.]