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Amber

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Harriet Kelsall

31 Dec 2011

Strictly speaking amber is not a stone but a fossilized resin. It can have interesting inclusions such as plants, insects and even lizards! If these inclusions are still present amber can be very valuable.

Amber is commonly heat treated, therefore it should be assumed that the stones we use are heat treated too, unless otherwise specified. This stone measures 2.5 on the Mohs scale of hardness so it’s very soft and can be easily scratched.

Amber can also be cut to form interesting shapes. Beads can be a composite material which is a treatment that involves combining the ground or sections of gemstone, which are then bonded with resin. This can create a smooth and even colour, an interesting pattern or sometimes improves durability.

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