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A mineral is a naturally occurring homogeneous solid with a definite chemical composition and ordered crystalline structure. Amber is not a mineral, because it has an organic origin and amorphous structure. Amber is a soft, sticky fossilized tree resin, which has been appreciated for its color and natural beauty since ancient past. I know about this from Drfinejewels.com, which is a good site providing different types and colors of amber stone.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 15y agoAmber does not possess the property of crystal form, nor is it inorganic.
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∙ 13y agoAmber is organic, fossilized plant resin. Minerals MUST be abiotic.
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∙ 12y agoOpals lack a crystalline structure and Amber is biological.
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Is the rock amber living?
Not necessarily. An amethyst is a purple quartz rock. So they're technically a metamorphic rock but can be a part of many sedimentary rocks. For example you can have quartz sand that has formed into a sandstone.
What are 3 examples of mineraloid?
Mineraloids are a mineral like substance that don't exhibit crystallinity. 5 Examples: mercury pearl obsidian anthracite jet
Is a pumice rock a rock or a mineral?
Pumice is an extrusive igneous rock, not a mineral.
Is a limestone a rock or mineral?
Limestone is a rock, composed mainly of the mineral calcite.
Is agate a mineral or a rock?
a mineral
Is amber gold a mineral?
Yes Amber Gold is a mineral.
What is the birth name of Emerald Amber Rock?
Emerald Amber Rock's birth name is Rock, Amber Emerald.
Is a amber a mineral if it forms when the resin of pine trees harden into stone?
amber is not a mineral is a hydrocarbon because a mineral can't come from animals or plants
Is amber a silicate?
Amber is not a mineral, hence it cannot be a silicate. Amber is fossilized tree resin.
How go you get the mineral amber?
Amber is not a mineral, because it has an organic origin and amorphous structure (no orderly internal arrangement of atoms).
What is the mineral group of amber?
The mineral Amber is classified in the mineral group " mineraloids. hardness: 2-2.5 density: 1.05 streak: white Fracture: conchodial Cleavage: none
When was Amber Rock Climb created?
Amber Rock Climb was created in 2010.
Is quartz a mineral or a rock mineral rock Submit?
mineral
Is the rock amber living?
Not necessarily. An amethyst is a purple quartz rock. So they're technically a metamorphic rock but can be a part of many sedimentary rocks. For example you can have quartz sand that has formed into a sandstone.
What gem is not a mineral?
Opal and amber are not minerals.
What is a mineral gem?
Opal and amber are not minerals.
is rock salt a rock or mineral?
Mineral
