Amber
Amber is a fossil. It has a Mohs hardness of 2 - 2.5 and subadamantine to resinous luster.
Amber properties
| Type | Fossil |
|---|---|
| Mohs hardness | 2 - 2.5 |
| Luster | Subadamantine to resinous |
| Typical colors | Yellow, brown, orange, green, blue, red |
| Formation | Formed from the fossilization of tree resin |
| Rarity | 5 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 2–2.5 — very soft
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