Natural Amber, Oval Cabochon, 16x12mm

Description

Amber is a fossilized tree resin, easily identifiable by its translucent to transparent golden honey colour and encapsulated inclusions of natural fragments.

Amber has generally been known as the stone of cleansing. Amber is excellent for healing and purifying, whilst also holding a strong connection to the sun and earth.

This oval amber cabochon measures 16mm x 12mm.

Amber has a hardness of 2 – 2.5 on the Mohs scale and a specific gravity of 1.05 – 1.10.

Please note that due to the nature of the stone, natural inclusions will be visible and colours may vary

Care: As with all gemstones, care must be taken. It is not advised to place amber stones in an ultrasonic, steam cleaner, chemical cleaning solution or soap solution. Amber should be cleaned with an untreated cloth only.

It is advised to avoid exposing amber to prolonged periods of heat and light.

Please note Cooksongold amber has undergone heat treatment.

A slight tolerance of +/- 0.25mm should be expected with these stones and these amber stones are sold individually.

Cooksongold Amber is sourced from: China, Poland or Lithuania.

Catalogue Page Number p137