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Stone of Manifestation
Clearing
Healing
Protective
Chemical Formula:
C12H20O
Crystal Class:
Mineraloids
Crystal System:
Amorphous
Dana Classification:
50.0.0.0 - Organic Minerals
Name:
Amber
Strunz Classification:
10.C - Organic Compound
Synonym:
Bernstein, Resin, Succinite
Cleavage: None
Common Colors: Brown, Red, Orange, Yellow, Pale Yellow, Brass Yellow, Blood Red
Crystal Habit: Nodular, Pulverulent
Diaphaneity: Transparent
Formula Mass: 180.29 gm
Fracture: Conchoidal
Luster: Resinous
Mohs Hardness: 2 - 2.5
Optical Properties: Isotropic, n=1.54
Streak: White