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Likely amber or amber-like resin fragment

Amber (fossilized plant resin), commonly succinite; identification uncertain from the image

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Small translucent honey-brown fragment with a resinous/waxy luster and apparently irregular fracture; amber has Mohs hardness 2–2.5, amorphous structure, low density, and may show flow lines or inclusions.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Amber formed from plant resin buried and polymerized in sediments, commonly during the Cretaceous–Neogene; Baltic amber is chiefly Eocene, about 44–47 million years old.

Uses & applications

Used for beads, carvings, jewelry, ornaments, and scientific inclusions. Common fragments generally have modest market value unless exceptionally clear, large, or fossil-bearing.

Geological facts

True amber is organic rather than a mineral and may float in concentrated salt water; rubbing can produce static electricity and a pine-like odor when gently warmed.

Field identification & locations

Common deposits occur around the Baltic Sea, the Dominican Republic, Myanmar, Mexico, and Indonesia. Confirm with density, UV fluorescence, and professional testing; copal, plastic, and glass can resemble it.