Amber is a fossilized tree resin that has been preserved for millions of years. It is a type of organic gemstone, and is known for its unique properties and beauty. Some of the properties of amber include:
Color: Amber can range in color from yellow to orange to brown, and can also be found in shades of red and green.
Transparency: Amber is often transparent or semi-transparent, and can have inclusions of small insects, plants, or other debris that were trapped in the resin when it was still in a liquid state.
Hardness: Amber is relatively soft and has a Mohs hardness of 2 to 2.5, which means it can be easily scratched or damaged.
Thermal conductivity: Amber has a low thermal conductivity, meaning it does not conduct heat well.
Electrical conductivity: Amber is a poor conductor of electricity and is considered an insulator.
Fluorescence: Some amber will fluoresce (glow) under ultraviolet light.
Healing properties: Amber is believed by some to have healing properties, and is often used in alternative medicine for a variety of ailments.
Age: Amber is formed from the resin of trees that lived millions of years ago, and can be used to study the flora and fauna of the past.
Uses: Amber is used in a variety of applications, including jewelry, ornamental objects, and as an ingredient in perfumes and other products.
Painkilling Properties: Baltic amber is believed to have painkilling properties when worn against the skin and is a traditional painkilling remedy in the Baltic region. Notable uses are baby teething necklaces.
Yellow Mexican Amber:
Dominican amber with insects inside: A termite and a mosquito
A baltic amber painkilling bracelet, great for arthritis:
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