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Amber
Fossilized Tree Resin
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 2-2.5 on the Mohs scale, golden-brown to orange color, resinous luster, amorphous crystal structure, and specific gravity around 1.05-1.10.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 2-2.5 on the Mohs scale, golden-brown to orange color, resinous luster, amorphous crystal structure, and specific gravity around 1.05-1.10.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the fossilization of ancient tree resin, typically dating from the Cretaceous to Tertiary periods over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Used primarily in jewelry, decorative carvings, and for preserving prehistoric inclusions like insects for scientific study.
Geological facts
Amber floats in saltwater and can produce static electricity when rubbed with cloth due to its organic resin origins.
Field identification & locations
Identify it by its warm touch, low specific gravity, and characteristic conchoidal fracture; commonly found in the Baltic region and Dominican Republic.
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