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Amber
Fossilized tree resin
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectMohs hardness 2-2.5; yellow to brown color; resinous luster; amorphous crystal structure.
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness 2-2.5; yellow to brown color; resinous luster; amorphous crystal structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the polymerization and fossilization of tree resin, primarily from the Eocene or Cretaceous epochs.
Uses & applications
Used extensively in jewelry, decorative items, and for preserving ancient biological inclusions.
Geological facts
Amber can float in salt water and often traps prehistoric insects and plant matter inside.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its warm touch, low specific gravity, and electrostatic properties when rubbed; found globally in regions like the Baltic Sea and Dominican Republic.
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