Amber – Overview
Intro
Amber is an organic gem material appreciated for warm colour, light weight, and the occasional presence of fascinating inclusions.
Overview
This starter entry positions amber as an organic jewellery material whose appeal comes from colour, history, and feel rather than from high hardness or brilliance.
About
This starter entry positions amber as an organic jewellery material whose appeal comes from colour, history, and feel rather than from high hardness or brilliance. Amber is presented here as a structured gemstone record ready for linked buyer guides, research posts, and media galleries.
Key Properties
| Mineral / material | Amber |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | Fossilised tree resin |
| Crystal system | Amorphous |
| Colour | Honey, golden, orange and brown |
| Refractive index | 1.54 |
| Specific gravity | 1.05 – 1.1 |
| Mohs hardness | 2 – 2.5 |
| Luster | Resinous |
| Transparency | Transparent to opaque |
| Toughness | Fair |