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Amber
Fossilized Tree Resin
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness: 2-2.5 on the Mohs scale. Color: Yellow, orange, red, brown. Luster: Resinous to greasy. Crystal structure: Amorphous (non-crystalline). Cleavage: None, conchoidal fracture. Specific gravity: 1.05-1.10.
- Hardness
- 2-2
- Color
- Yellow, orange, red, brown
- Luster
- Resinous to greasy
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Physical properties
Hardness: 2-2.5 on the Mohs scale. Color: Yellow, orange, red, brown. Luster: Resinous to greasy. Crystal structure: Amorphous (non-crystalline). Cleavage: None, conchoidal fracture. Specific gravity: 1.05-1.10.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the fossilization of tree resin, typically originating from coniferous trees, over millions of years (often Cenozoic or Mesozoic eras).
Uses & applications
Used in jewelry, decorative items, carving, and historically in folk medicine.
Geological facts
Amber is famous for preserving ancient insects, plant matter, and small animals trapped in the sticky resin millions of years ago.
Field identification & locations
Lightweight, warm to the touch, and will often float in saltwater. Commonly found in the Baltic region, the Dominican Republic, and parts of Myanmar.
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