gemstone
Amber
Fossilized tree resin
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectMohs hardness 2-2.5, warm brownish-orange color, resinous luster, amorphous crystal structure, no cleavage, specific gravity 1.05-1.10.
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness 2-2.5, warm brownish-orange color, resinous luster, amorphous crystal structure, no cleavage, specific gravity 1.05-1.10.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the fossilization of tree resin over millions of years, commonly dating from the Cretaceous to Neogene periods.
Uses & applications
Used extensively in jewelry, ornamental carvings, and historical scientific research due to trapped inclusions.
Geological facts
Amber floats in saltwater and can generate static electricity when rubbed with cloth.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its warm touch, low specific gravity, and organic inclusions; found worldwide with major deposits in the Baltic region and Dominican Republic.
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