amberoid

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Amberoid is a material made from small pieces of amber or other resins that have been united by heat and pressure. Amber itself is fossilized tree resin, known for its various shades of yellow, orange, and brown, and often contains inclusions of ancient insects and plants. While amberoid is produced by fusing natural amber, it can be distinguished from natural amber by parallel bands or flow structures. Amber has been used for centuries to create ornamental objects, beads, and other items.12

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Amberoid, or “pressed amber,” is produced by fusing together small pieces of amber under pressure. Parallel bands, or flow structure, in amberoid help to distinguish it from natural amber. Despite the introduction of numerous synthetic substitutes, the beauty of the real material has remained unexcelled.
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Amberoid, or “pressed amber,” is produced by fusing together small pieces of amber under pressure. Parallel bands, or flow structure, in amberoid help to distinguish it from natural amber. Despite the introduction of numerous synthetic substitutes, the beauty of the real material has remained unexcelled.
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