C10H16O + succinic acidAmorphous

Amber

C10H16O + succinic acid

Mineraloids
Chemical FormulaC10H16O + succinic acid
Crystal SystemAmorphous
Mohs Hardness2.5
Specific Gravity1.1
ColorYellow, orange, brown, red
LusterResinous
StreakWhite
CleavageNone
FractureConchoidal

Occurrence

Fossilized tree resin. Can contain insect inclusions. Found in Baltic region and Dominican Republic.

Hardness on Mohs Scale

2.5 / 10
Talc (1)Quartz (7)Diamond (10)