Locality: Sumatra, Indonesia
This Amber has some blues, but is mostly red-orange.
*Requires 2 LBS of shipping space per pound*
Geological Properties
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Material: Fossilized tree resin (organic gemstone)
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Composition: Complex organic compounds, primarily carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
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Hardness: 2–2.5 on the Mohs scale
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Color: Golden yellow, honey, orange, reddish-brown, and occasionally green or blue
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Luster: Resinous to glassy
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Formation: Ancient tree resin hardened and transformed over millions of years
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Origin: Baltic region, Dominican Republic, Myanmar, and Mexico
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Unique Feature: May contain preserved insects, plant fragments, or other ancient organic material
Metaphysical Properties
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Known As: Stone of Warmth & Vitality
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Energy: Uplifting, comforting, and protective
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Chakras: Solar plexus and sacral
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Emotional Support: Believed to encourage optimism, confidence, and emotional balance
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Spiritual Meaning: Traditionally associated with cleansing negative energy and promoting positivity
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Symbolism: Warmth, renewal, protection, and ancient wisdom
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Intention: Embrace positivity, release negativity, and welcome renewed energy.
Common Uses
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Tumbling: Can be gently polished into smooth stones using methods suitable for its softness.
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Carving: Ideal for lightweight figurines, beads, pendants, and decorative ornaments.
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Jewelry Making: Popular for necklaces, bracelets, earrings, cabochons, and pendants.
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Landscaping & Décor: Best suited for protected indoor displays, terrariums, and decorative arrangements rather than outdoor landscaping.
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Crafts & Collections: Prized for fossil inclusions, wire wrapping, ornamental pieces, and natural history collections.
*Photos have not been edited or altered, just taken in different daylight conditions to show the variation in color. Pieces are held in hand to help with scale and does not necessarily represent advertised product weight. Specific pieces photographed may no longer be available.