Amber is not actually a stone or crystal, but rather fossilized tree resin, usually from coniferous trees. Amber is so rare because the resin has to be resistant to decomposition. While many trees produce resin, very few produce resin resistant enough to withstand sun exposure, rain, temperature extremes, and bacterial decay. Many specimens include organic plant or insect materials fossilized inside.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:
Hardness: 2-2.5
Colour: Gold, yellow, brown, sometimes green or blue
Lustre: Resinous, waxy
Chemical Composition: varies, but always contains C, H, and O (carbon, hydrogen and oxygen). General formula is C₁₀H₁₆O
HEALING PROPERTIES:
- Concentrates the energy of the sun
- Invigorates the body’s systems
- Boosts energy
- Sharpens the mind
- Cleanses the environment
- Draws sickness from the body
- Balances the brain
- Absorbs pain and negative energies
- Aids with depression
- Strengthens the throat area
- Alleviates joint pain
CHAKRA
Sacral chakra (below navel) and Solar plexus chakra (between navel and diaphragm)
REFERENCES
- The Essential Crystal Handbook – Simon and Sue Lilly
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amber
- www.charmsoflight.com/amber-healing-properties.html
- Kiara James