mineraloid
Amber
Succinate (Fossilized Tree Resin)
Hardness: 2.0-2.5 Mohs, Color: Golden yellow to brownish orange, Luster: Resinous, Structure: Amorphous, Specific Gravity: 1.05-1.10
- Hardness
- 2
- Luster
- Resinous, Structure: Amorphous, Specific Gravity: 1
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Physical properties
Hardness: 2.0-2.5 Mohs, Color: Golden yellow to brownish orange, Luster: Resinous, Structure: Amorphous, Specific Gravity: 1.05-1.10
Formation & geological history
Formed through the polymerization and fossilization of tree resin over millions of years, typically found in sedimentary deposits dating from the Carboniferous to the Pleistocene.
Uses & applications
Primarily used in jewelry making, ornamental carvings, and as a source of historical biological data through inclusions.
Geological facts
Amber is one of the few organic gems. It can often contain perfectly preserved insects or plant material from the prehistoric era.
Field identification & locations
Check for warm feel against the skin and buoyancy in salt water. Commonly found in the Baltic region and the Dominican Republic.
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