> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://clamisland.gitbook.io/clam-island/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://clamisland.gitbook.io/clam-island/clam-island-ecosystem/key-parameters.md).

# Key Parameters

Here you can find all key parameters of the Clam Island Ecosystem

| **Parameter**                        | **Value**                                                       |
| ------------------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Pearl Production Time                | 8-72 hrs. (random)                                              |
| Clam Incubation Time\*               | 48 hrs.                                                         |
| Clam Lifespan                        | 5-15 (random)                                                   |
| Initial harvestable $SHELL per Clam  | 1 $SHELL                                                        |
| Additional $SHELL per Pearl produced | 0.1 $SHELL                                                      |
| Clams available for purchase         | 2,500 in first week                                             |
| Available Clams reduction            | 50 per week, until there are only 500 CLAMS available per week. |
| Clam starting price^                 | 75 $GEM                                                         |
| Pearl production price               | 5 $GEM                                                          |
| Spent $GEM usage                     | 80% burn, 20% treasury                                          |
| Pearl burn traits rotation           | every 24hrs                                                     |
| $GEM launch liquidity                | $20,000 @ \~$3.50 per $GEM                                      |
| $GEM emission                        | 1.5 per block                                                   |
| $GEM emission reduction              | none for 8 weeks, then 5% every week.                           |
| $GEM reward lock#                    | 50% for 7 days                                                  |

{% hint style="info" %}
**\*Clam incubation time now only applies to harvesting for $SHELL - there is no delay in being able to produce Pearls with freshly purchased Clams.**

**^This price is automatically adjusted every week based on the demand for Clams in the previous week.**

**#The lock applies every time you harvest in the yield farming pools. Locked $GEM rewards can still be used to purchase Clams.**
{% endhint %}