Amber

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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 / materialAmber
ChemistryFossilised tree resin
Crystal systemAmorphous
ColourHoney, golden, orange and brown
Refractive index1.54
Specific gravity1.05 – 1.1
Mohs hardness2 – 2.5
LusterResinous
TransparencyTransparent to opaque
ToughnessFair