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What is Amber?

A fossilized, organic mixture of pine resins, acids and volatile oils that comes from the tree sap of the pine tree. Predominantly found in yellow and brown colors, amber measures 2-2.5 on Mohs' scale of hardness and has a vitreous luster and a resinous luster when polished.

Where is Amber found?

You can find amber in parts of Russia, Sicily/Italy, Rumania, Burma, China, the Dominican Republic, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Alaska and New Jersey.