Amber, this magical gemstone, has been loved since ancient times. Not only does it have a beautiful appearance, but it also contains a wealth of geological and historical information. So, how many classifications of amber are there? Let's take a look at this question together!
First of all, we need to understand the basic concept of amber. Amber is a fossil formed by geological processes over millions of years, and its main components are carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and small amounts of nitrogen, sulfur and other elements. Amber comes in a variety of colors, from pale yellow to dark brown and even black. The internal structure of amber also varies, with some exhibiting a flowing texture and others being dense and lumpy.
According to the formation process and internal structure of amber, we can divide amber into the following broad categories:
1.Mineral amber: This is the most common type of amber and is mainly produced in the Baltic Sea region. Mineral amber is characterized by a lighter color, higher transparency, and a more uniform internal structure. There are fewer impurities in the mineral amber and the quality is better.
2.Coal amber: Coal amber is a darker amber that is mainly produced in China, Myanmar and other places. Coal amber is usually dark brown or black in color and has low transparency. There are many impurities in the coal amber and the quality is relatively poor.
3.Amber: Amber is a type of amber that varies greatly in color and internal structure, and is produced in many countries and regions. The color of the flower can range from pale yellow to dark brown and even black. The internal structure of the flower amber presents a flowing texture, and some also have wrappers such as bubbles and insects.
4.Blood Amber: Blood Amber is a reddish-brown amber that is found in the Baltic Sea region. The color of blood amber** is the iron element it contains. The quality of blood amber is higher, the transparency is better, and the internal structure is more uniform.
5.Blue Amber: Blue Amber is a very rare type of amber that is found in the Dominican Republic. The color of blue amber shows a distinctive blue hue with high transparency. Blue amber is of very high quality and is known as the "King of Amber".
6.Green Amber: Green amber is a green amber that is produced in many countries and regions. The color of green amber** is due to the copper element contained in it. The green amber is of higher quality, better transparency, and more uniform internal structure.
7.Worm amber: Worm amber is a type of amber that contains insects or other creatures inside. The formation process of worm is very special and requires a variety of conditions to be met. It has high scientific research value and ornamental value.