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Amber

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Amber, a yellow/orange/brown mineral
Anders L. Damgaard - www.amber-inclusions.dk - Baltic-amber-beetle · CC BY-SA 4.0
ColourYellow, Orange, Brown

What is Amber?

Amber is fossilized tree resin. It has been appreciated for its color and natural beauty since the Neolithic times, and worked as a gemstone since classical antiquity. Amber is used in jewelry and as a healing agent in folk medicine.

How to identify Amber

Can you spot Amber?

Test yourself on photos of Amber and lookalikes:

Frequently asked questions

How hard is Amber?
Amber's hardness varies; see the property table above.
What colour is Amber?
Amber is typically yellow, orange, brown.