Tuesday, December 2, 2008

AMBER


Amber is an organic gem that forms from hardened fossilized sap or resin of pine trees. Amber often contains bubbles and inclusions such as small plant or animal fossils. Though its transparency and color varies, the most common colors are orange, yellow and brown. Majorly found in Baltic countries.


Orangey-Yellow Brown. Good Cut, Good Polish.
Moh's Hardness = 2 - 3.