PART II
Scientist might still be debating over the possible origin of the
different colors of Amber; the kind of tree that yielded the resin, but many
causes have influenced the color of the Amber, such as the conditions under
which it fossilized, the presence of natural organic and mineral elements, the
different temperatures and pressure in the amber layers.
At this moment the most sought after is the
blue Amber, which is unbelievable costly. A pound of blue Amber is actually US$
36,000 approx., and the more pure, that is impurities free, the higher its
price. Blue Amber is rare because of its unique fluorescence of beautiful blue
shade. There are a few theories about the blue Amber coloration you can find in
the Internet if you have special interest in the specific type of Amber.
The wealthy community of China and Japan are
the main buyers of blue Amber for there is a belief, that it provides good luck
and prosperity among other properties. In ancient time, Amber was also used for
healing and protection. Actually, the price for blue Amber is higher than the
price for gold! Miners are now only interested in finding blue Amber and many
times the buyers are already waiting at the mine site to buy the best quality.
Some local artisans have moved to the regions where the blue Amber is mined to be able to get hold of some of this blue Amber to make Dominican handmade jewelry to benefit of this blue Amber too.
When buying any Amber on the Internet, one must
be very careful for there is also fake Amber for sale. It can be proven only
physically, by placing it in salt water. The real Amber will float and the fake
one will sink! This plastic imitation can also be distinguished from the
natural by rubbing them; the fake one will not become as electrostatically
charged.
The Greek were the first to observe and record
the electrostatic properties of Amber, the Greek name of Amber -Elektron became
a root word for electricity.
The end!
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