As I have already written on a previous post that amber can be classified into several forms depending on the chemical composition. It is quite easy once you get to understand this stuff. There are five classes and Baltic amber is included in the first one. This class is by far the most abundant and is further split into three sub-classes (Ia, Ib, Ic). Baltic amber is part of Ia Class.
The name of this type of amber comes from the region with the largest known deposit of amber so far. However, it is a generic term and all amber stones with its proprieties are given the name. In the Baltic region is found only 80% of the world’s known amber, the rest is mined in Germany and other parts of the world.
Did you know?
Because Baltic amber contains about 8% succinic acid it is also called succinite.
All in all I hope you have a good idea now about what baltic amber realy is and that you find my post useful. Maybe I’ll revise and complete this post in the near future but now I’m impacient to show you pictures with several beautiful baltic amber jewelry. I have discovered them today at Balticamber.com. Here you go:
Tags: amber, amber jewelry, baltic amber
March 9th, 2010 at 10:32 am
The filigree pendant is very beautiful. They have so many nice designs in Turquoise and Larimar as well.
March 10th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
Thanks for the great information and gorgeous photos of amber jewelry. I invite you to visit my jewelry blog at http://www.oakhilljewels.com Comments, suggestions and ideas are always welcome. I look forward to your next post.
March 11th, 2010 at 9:02 am
Great site and very informative