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Amber
Fossilized tree resin (Amorphous organic polymer)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness 2-2.5 on Mohs scale, golden-yellow to orange color, resinous luster, amorphous crystal structure, conchoidal fracture, specific gravity 1.05-1.10.
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Physical properties
Hardness 2-2.5 on Mohs scale, golden-yellow to orange color, resinous luster, amorphous crystal structure, conchoidal fracture, specific gravity 1.05-1.10.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the polymerization and fossilization of ancient tree resin, typically originating in Cretaceous to Tertiary periods (millions of years old).
Uses & applications
Used primarily in jewelry, ornamental carvings, and historically in scientific research due to trapped inclusions of ancient insects and flora.
Geological facts
Amber floats in saltwater and can produce static electricity when rubbed with cloth, earning it the ancient Greek name elektron.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its warm touch, low specific gravity, and characteristic inclusion of trapped organic matter, commonly found in the Baltic region and Dominican Republic.
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