consort tocity government functionary in Puerto Princesa City , Philippines , a local fisher just dropped off this monster of a off-white to a local tourism position . If legit , it would far pass the current Guinness record holder , the Pearl of Lao Tzu , at a relatively measly 14 pounds , which also come up from the Philippines .
The Daily Mail report that a local fisherman kept the two - foot - wide drop under his layer for good circumstances . When the owner eventually showed tourism officials , they were stunned .
As the above Facebook Emily Post mention , the metropolis is still in the middle of authenticate the find to see if it indeed is a natural , clam - made pearl . Clam ivory are rare , as oyster are usually the I to make these calcium carbonate world . But seeing as giant clams can burden upwards of 500 dog pound , this teras pearl suddenly becomes much more possible .
Update ( August 24 , 2016 ): DERP ! This post does n’t include the weightiness of the incredible , giant pearl . It ’s 75 pounds .
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