Pearls will dissolve in vinegar. Pearls contain 90%-95% calcium carbonate, 5% organic matter and 0.5% water, and calcium carbonate is able to react with acids. One of the main components of vinegar is acetic acid. Pearls placed in vinegar will react and be dissolved, and small bubbles can be seen during the process.

Pearls will dissolve in vinegar. Pearls contain 90%-95% calcium carbonate, 5% organic matter and 0.5% water, and calcium carbonate is able to react with acids. One of the main components of vinegar is acetic acid, and pearls put into vinegar will react and be dissolved, the process can be seen in the production of small bubbles.