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Amber
Fossilized tree resin
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness 2-2.5 on the Mohs scale, golden-brown to yellow color, resinous to vitreous luster, amorphous crystal structure, specific gravity of 1.05-1.10.
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Physical properties
Hardness 2-2.5 on the Mohs scale, golden-brown to yellow color, resinous to vitreous luster, amorphous crystal structure, specific gravity of 1.05-1.10.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the fossilization of tree resin, primarily from conifers, over millions of years (ranging from Cretaceous to Miocene epochs).
Uses & applications
Used extensively in jewelry, ornamental carvings, and in paleontology for preserving ancient biological inclusions.
Geological facts
Amber can float in saltwater and sometimes contains perfectly preserved prehistoric insects or plant fragments.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its warm touch, low density, and electrostatic properties when rubbed; commonly found in the Baltic region and the Dominican Republic.
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