gemstone
Amber
Succinite (C10H16O)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness: 2.0-2.5 Mohs scale; Color: Honey yellow to brownish-orange; Luster: Resinous; Crystal system: Amorphous; Lightness: Very low density (often floats in saltwater).
- Hardness
- 2
- Color
- Honey yellow to brownish-orange
- Luster
- Resinous
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Physical properties
Hardness: 2.0-2.5 Mohs scale; Color: Honey yellow to brownish-orange; Luster: Resinous; Crystal system: Amorphous; Lightness: Very low density (often floats in saltwater).
Formation & geological history
Fossilized tree resin from ancient coniferous forests, typically ranging from 30 to 90 million years old (Eocene to Cretaceous periods).
Uses & applications
Widely used for jewelry, decorative carvings, incense production, and as valuable specimens for paleontological study due to fossil inclusions.
Geological facts
Amber is famous for preserving delicate organic matter like insects, lizards, and feathers in near-perfect detail for millions of years.
Field identification & locations
Collectors can identify it by its warmth to the touch (unlike cold glass/stone) and its ability to build a static charge when rubbed. It is frequently found in the Baltic region and the Dominican Republic.
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