Amber has been around for millions of years and is in reality a fossil resin that secreted in pockets and canals from the epithelial cells in plants. Amber is not indicative to any one plant but is produced from large trees and plants that were specific to certain areas of the world.
Mineral Name
Amber
Chemical Formula
C10H16O
Specific Gravity
1.05 to 1.10
Moh's Hardness
2 to 3
Color
Translucent yellow, light brown to dark brown
Amber can be found in rocks ranging in time periods from 30 to 90 million years of age. In its mineralized state amber is prized for glossy and warm appearance. Amber was used as a heat source, used in beautiful jewelry and is prized for scientific interests when fossilized creatures are entombed within it.
Amber can be found in Russia, Lebanon, Denmark, Norway, England, Mexico, Germany and many other locations throughout the world.
