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Amber (Green variation)

Succinite

Hardness: 2-2.5 (Mohs), Color: Olive green to dark forest green, Luster: Resinous to waxy, Structure: Amorphous (organic material), Specific Gravity: ~1.05-1.10

Hardness: 2-2

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Physical properties

Hardness: 2-2.5 (Mohs), Color: Olive green to dark forest green, Luster: Resinous to waxy, Structure: Amorphous (organic material), Specific Gravity: ~1.05-1.10

Formation & geological history

Fossilized tree resin from ancient forests (primarily Pinus succinifera), approximately 30-50 million years old (Eocene epoch), often transported by glacial or river systems in Eastern Europe.

Uses & applications

Jewelry, lapidary art, ornaments, and high-value specimens for collectors (especially if containing inclusions).

Geological facts

The region near Gomel, Belarus (52.3°N, 30.9°E) is geologically adjacent to the world's largest amber deposits (Baltic and Rovno ambers). Green amber is often treated with heat or pressure, but natural green hues occur rarely through the decomposition of organic matter in the resin.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its light weight (it may float in salt water) and warmth to the touch compared to stone. It produces a pine-like smell when heated. Common in alluvial deposits across Belarus and Ukraine.