DiamondDirectory of Gems - Gem Dictionary - reference guide to Amber

Amber    
 

Facts about Amber

Although not mineralized, it is sometimes considered and used as a gemstone. Most of the world's amber is in the range of 30-90 million years old. Semi-fossilized resin or sub-fossil amber is called copal.

 

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