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Organic Gemstones

Amber

Current Market Range

$30 - $100 per gram

History

Cherished for over 13,000 years; fossilized tree resin.

Country of Origin

Baltic Sea region, Dominican Republic, Myanmar

Color(s)

Golden yellow, brown, red, green, blue
Chemical Formula
(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄ (Magnesium Iron Silicate)
Hardness
2
Luster
Vitreous (Glassy)
Crystal System
Refractive Index
1.54
Specific Gravity
1.05

Help Guide

Crystal System
Gemstones and minerals are classified into seven primary crystal systems based on their atomic structure.
Refractive Index
The refractive index (RI) of a material measure how much light is bent, or refracted, when entering the material from another medium.
Specific Gravity
The specific gravity (SG) of a substance is a measure of its density compared to water.
Chemical Formula
A chemical formula shows the types and quantities of atoms in a molecule.

Organic Gemstones