To discern real amber from fake plastic or copal,first you can try just a few simple tests: 1.Copal (immature resin) and plastic fake amber do not hold up to solvents. Take a few drops of acetone (fingernail...
Amber: Facts and Characteristics Amber is the fossilized resin produced by ancient plants that existed some 40 - 60 million years ago and so is a natural product and not a mineral. Amber has been prized for...