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Amber with Inclusions
Fossilized Tree Resin
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness 2-2.5 on Mohs scale, golden-brown to orange color, resinous luster, amorphous crystal structure, no cleavage.
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Physical properties
Hardness 2-2.5 on Mohs scale, golden-brown to orange color, resinous luster, amorphous crystal structure, no cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the fossilization of ancient tree resin over millions of years, typically dating from the Cretaceous to Tertiary periods.
Uses & applications
Used primarily in jewelry, ornamental carvings, and for preserving fossilized ancient insects and plant matter for scientific study.
Geological facts
Amber floats in saltwater and can produce a static electric charge when rubbed with cloth. Some pieces contain remarkably preserved prehistoric organisms.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its warm touch, resinous scent when rubbed or heated, and fluorescence under UV light. Commonly found in the Baltic region and the Dominican Republic.
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