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Article: Amber and us. (facts about amber, uses of amber)(Brief Article)
- Article from:
- Ranger Rick
- Article date:
- January 1, 1998
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 1998 National Wildlife Federation. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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AMBER FOR EVERYONE
People everywhere seem to love amber. Polished amber is smooth and beautiful, and it feels warm next to the skin. No wonder that people have been wearing it as jewelry since the last ice age thousands of years ago!
Since ancient times, people also have carved amber to make ornaments, chessboards, boxes, cups, and figures such as the carp from China shown at right.
Today, amber jewelry is as popular as ever. And people continue to look for amber and for new ways to use it. It's still a thrill to see a piece of the past!
AMBER BITS
Some people make fake amber. One way scientists test for fakes is by putting a hot needle ...