Raw and unpolished
These are finish terms. On the Ambercalm strand they describe a matte, textured surface rather than a high-gloss polish.
Baltic amber, naturally distinctive
Amber is fossilized resin, an organic gem material rather than a mineral. Baltic amber refers to material associated with the Baltic region and its deposits.
Fossil resin, transformed over geological time
Tree resin was buried, compacted, and altered over long periods to become amber. Historically, the southern Baltic coast has been a leading source of this organic gem material.
Amber can preserve internal flow structures, bubbles, particles, and biological inclusions. Those features help explain why one piece may differ visibly from the next.
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Cognac
This describes the warm orange-brown color family. Individual beads can appear lighter, darker, clearer, or more opaque.
Baroque
Baroque describes irregular, non-uniform shaping. It is a visual characteristic with an organic, individual look.
Questions about Baltic amber
Is amber a mineral?
No. Amber is fossilized resin and is classed as an organic gem material.
What does cognac amber mean?
Cognac is a trade color description for warm orange-brown to reddish-brown amber. It is not a separate geological material.
What does raw amber mean?
Raw describes a matte, lightly textured finish rather than a high-gloss polish.
Why do the beads vary?
Organic material, internal features, baroque shaping, surface texture, and lighting can all create visible differences from bead to bead.
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