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Formed from tree resin that hardened over millions of years, amber is an organic gem rather than a mineral, and it sometimes preserves ancient insects, plant matter, or air bubbles trapped during its slow fossilization. The finest material comes from the Baltic region of Europe, where deposits are 40 to 50 million years old, with further sources in the Dominican Republic, Myanmar, and Mexico. Its color runs from golden yellow to deep orange-brown, and at only 2.0 to 2.5 on the Mohs scale it is both soft and light, amorphous in structure with no crystalline form. Valued since the Stone Age for its warmth and glow, amber holds a distinctive, budget-priced place among the organic gemstones.
Physical & Optical Properties
Category
Organic Gems
Mohs Hardness
2.0 – 2.5
Specific Gravity
1.05 – 1.1
Refractive Index
1.539 – 1.545
Crystal System
Amorphous
Luster
Resinous
Cleavage
None
Color
various
Pleochroism
Absent
Mohs Hardness
| Mohs | Reference mineral | Amber |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Talc | |
| 2 | Gypsum | ● |
| 3 | Calcite | |
| 4 | Fluorite | |
| 5 | Apatite | |
| 6 | Orthoclase | |
| 7 | Quartz | |
| 8 | Topaz | |
| 9 | Corundum | |
| 10 | Diamond |
Crystal System
Value & Market
Price Tier
Budget (< $50/ct)
Where to Buy Amber
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Treatments
Newly created resins (copal), other synthetic resins and yellow glass. Ambroid is made from smaller pieces of the genuine amber, which are welded at 140-250 degrees C (284-482 degrees F) and 3000 atmospheres pressure into a substance that is easily mistaken for natural amber. - Gemstones of the world, Walter Schumann, 2001, p 228
2 to 2.5Walter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.05 to 1.10Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
BrittleWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
NoneWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.539 to 1.545Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
IsotropicUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004)
NoneWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
AbsentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
YesUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004)
Yellow, white, red, green, blue, brown, blackUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Blue to green, yellow to orange to red to brown, Fluorescence under visible light in Dominican amber; blue is due to light (Rayleigh) scattering in Baltic amber Charge-transfer processes in large organic moleculesW. William Hanneman, Pragmatic Spectroscopy For Gemologists (2011)
Transparent,Translucent,OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
ResinousArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Bluish-white to yellow-greenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Common moderate to strong (chalky)-blue to yellow-(green)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)
AmorphousHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)
Amber information at mindat.org
Baltic Sea
Dominican Republic
Italy
Myanmar
Peru
Russia
About Amber
琥珀是古代树木分泌的树脂经过数千万年地质作用石化而成的有机宝石。其内部常保存着昆虫、植物碎片甚至小型动物等古代生物遗迹，具有极高的科学研究价值。琥珀色彩丰富，从透明的金黄色到深棕色不等，波罗的海地区和缅甸是世界上最重要的产地。自新石器时代起，琥珀便是珍贵的装饰材料。
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amber?
琥珀是古代树木分泌的树脂经过数千万年地质作用石化而成的有机宝石。其内部常保存着昆虫、植物碎片甚至小型动物等古代生物遗迹，具有极高的科学研究价值。琥珀色彩丰富，从透明的金黄色到深棕色不等，波罗的海地区和缅甸是世界上最重要的产地。自新石器时代起，琥珀便是珍贵的装饰材料。
What is the hardness of Amber?
Amber has a Mohs hardness of 2.0 to 2.5, making it relatively soft for use in jewelry.
What color is Amber?
Amber is primarily Various.
How much does Amber cost?
Amber falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Amber?
Amber belongs to the Amorphous crystal system.