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Amber is a hard, translucent fossil resin, that takes millions of years and involves oxidation and polymerization of the original organic compounds, oxygenated hydrocarbons. Over several hundred years the tree sap hardens into what looks like a kind of rock. The trapped bug can be seen by holding amber up to sunlight. It is used for making jewelry and other ornamental objects.

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How does a body fossilof an animal form in amber?

Smart kitty: sorry, your answer is wrong. only insects form in amber and animals and reptiles are formed in fossils.


How long does it take for amber to form naturally?

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How long does it take for amber to form in nature?

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When was Amber - Amber album - created?

Amber - Amber album - was created in 1999.


What is a reconstituted amber?

Small rejected pieces of amber are reconstructed by pressing them together with linseed oil at high pressure and temperature. This process is called amber reconstruction. The gem material obtained from amber reconstruction is called 'ambroid'.this is often called as reconstituted amber


How does a fossil of an animal form in amber?

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