Rock Identifier
Amber with Fossil Inclusion (Fossilized Tree Resin (Succinite)) — fossil
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Amber with Fossil Inclusion

Fossilized Tree Resin (Succinite)

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Hardness: 2-2.5 on Mohs scale. Color: Yellow, orange, brown, occasionally reddish or whitish. Luster: Resinous to vitreous. Structure: Amorphous (non-crystalline). Specific Gravity: 1.05-1.10 (floats in saltwater).

Hardness
2-2
Color
Yellow, orange, brown, occasionally reddish or whitish
Luster
Resinous to vitreous
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Physical properties

Hardness: 2-2.5 on Mohs scale. Color: Yellow, orange, brown, occasionally reddish or whitish. Luster: Resinous to vitreous. Structure: Amorphous (non-crystalline). Specific Gravity: 1.05-1.10 (floats in saltwater).

Formation & geological history

Formed from the fossilized resin of ancient coniferous or angiosperm trees, typically dating from the Cretaceous to the Paleogene periods (millions of years ago).

Uses & applications

Used in jewelry, decorative items, scientific research (studying preserved ancient insects or flora), and by collectors.

Geological facts

Amber can preserve delicate organisms like insects, feathers, and plant matter in exquisite 3D detail for millions of years. White or bone amber is often cloudy due to microscopic air bubbles trapped in the resin.

Field identification & locations

Found in deposits worldwide, most notably the Baltic region, the Dominican Republic, and Myanmar. Identified by its warm touch, low specific gravity, and electrostatic properties when rubbed.

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