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Amber
Fossilized Tree Resin
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness 2-2.5 on the Mohs scale, golden-yellow to brown color, resinous luster, amorphous crystal structure, conchoidal fracture, and specific gravity around 1.05-1.10.
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Physical properties
Hardness 2-2.5 on the Mohs scale, golden-yellow to brown color, resinous luster, amorphous crystal structure, conchoidal fracture, and specific gravity around 1.05-1.10.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the polymerization and fossilization of tree resin, primarily from conifers, over millions of years spanning from the Cretaceous to the Neogene periods.
Uses & applications
Widely used in jewelry, decorative carvings, and as a medium for preserving ancient insect and plant inclusions.
Geological facts
Amber can float in saltwater and becomes electrostatically charged when rubbed with cloth. Famous deposits include the Baltic region and the Dominican Republic.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its warm touch, low density, fluorescence under UV light, and characteristic pine scent when rubbed or heated. Commonly found in coastal marine sediments and coal beds.
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