Crystal Database

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Amber

Amber is fossil resin or tree sap that although not mineralized, it is sometimes considered 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. Amber ranges in colour from pale yellow, orange, green and even black. Amber can contain many preserved insects, animals and plants and this increases the value.

Amber is often counterfeited with plastic resin.

Metaphysical Properties

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Amber stimulates the intellect and assists in making choices. Amber is a ‘gemstone’ of manifestation.

Amber has been used in smudging ceremonies because of its purification properties.

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Crystal Healing Uses

Amber is useful for disorders of the stomach, liver, spleen, gallbladder, kidneys and bladder.

Amber is an excellent natural antibiotic.

Amber is useful for assisting with stress disorders and depression.

Amber assists with throat problems, especially goitre.

Colour:

amber, yellow, orange, green, black

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Class:

Amorphous mineraloid

Group:

Formations:

resinous nodules, often found with insects and vegetation inclusions

Localities:

Worldwide

Chemical Composition:

C₁₀H₁₆O

Hardness:

2

Lustre:

resinous, translucent to transparent

Cleavage:

Varieties:

Succinite

Disclaimer:

All crystal healing uses, magical uses and metaphysical definitions are provided as a means of education, and do not imply a guarantee of effect.  Those suffering from illness should consult with their General Practitioner in the first instance. Crystal healing is a holistic complementary healthcare practice and should be carried out by a suitably qualified crystal healing practitioner.