gemstone
Amber
Fossilized tree resin (Amorphous)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness 2-2.5 on Mohs scale; color ranges from yellow to brown and dark red; resinous to greasy luster; amorphous crystal structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness 2-2.5 on Mohs scale; color ranges from yellow to brown and dark red; resinous to greasy luster; amorphous crystal structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the fossilization of ancient tree resin over millions of years, typically in forested environments during the Cretaceous to Tertiary periods.
Uses & applications
Used extensively in jewelry, decorative carvings, and occasionally in scientific research due to trapped inclusions.
Geological facts
Amber is light enough to float in saltwater and can preserve complete prehistoric insects and plant fragments with astonishing detail.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its warm touch, low specific gravity, and electrostatic properties when rubbed; commonly found along coastal regions like the Baltic Sea.
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