Natural Rough Burma Amber — 500g Lapidary Parcel | Untreated Burmese Amber for Cabbing, Faceting & Carving
Orange / Burma
$550.00 USD
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Gemstone Specification
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
Stone Name | Amber |
Gems Type | Natural Gemstones and Semi-Precious Gemstones |
Total Weight | 500 grams |
Average Weight Size | under 10 to 50 gram |
Shapes / Cut | Rough Loose Shapes |
Color of Gems | Red |
Clarity | Transparent, Included, and Semi Transparent |
Origin | Myanmar |
Treatments | 100% Natural - Earthly Mined and No |
Birthstones | November |
Category Types | Crystals for Collectors and Lapidary Rough Stones |
Authenticity | Genuine |
Geological era | Cenozoic |
Rarity | Common |
Deal Type | Small Bulk Lots / Start Up Deals and BULK -Wholesale Gems Deals |
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
Stone Name | Amber |
Gems Type | Natural Gemstones and Semi-Precious Gemstones |
Total Weight | 500 grams |
Average Weight Size | under 10 to 50 gram |
Shapes / Cut | Rough Loose Shapes |
Color of Gems | Red |
Clarity | Transparent, Included, and Semi Transparent |
Origin | Myanmar |
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
Treatments | 100% Natural - Earthly Mined and No |
Birthstones | November |
Category Types | Crystals for Collectors and Lapidary Rough Stones |
Authenticity | Genuine |
Geological era | Cenozoic |
Rarity | Common |
Deal Type | Small Bulk Lots / Start Up Deals and BULK -Wholesale Gems Deals |
Product Description
This is 500-gram parcel of natural rough Burma Amber, sourced from Myanmar. The parcel is a mixed-size lot with individual pieces ranging from approximately 10 to 50 grams, supplied as-is in raw, uncut form.
The material shown in the photos is representative of what you will receive. Colors across the parcel range from bright orange-amber to deep cognac and reddish-brown, with translucency varying from clear windowed sections to darker, more opaque cortex areas. When held to light, many pieces reveal a warm red-orange interior glow — a characteristic trait of quality Burmese amber.
This is untreated, natural amber with no heat enhancement or artificial coloring. Surface texture is resinous with natural flow lines, fracture planes, and occasional cortex patches — all consistent with genuine rough amber from this origin.
Parcel Specifications
- Stone Name: Burma Amber (Burmite)
- Stone Type: Natural Rough / Lapidary Rough
- Origin: Myanmar (Burma)
- Total Weight: 500 grams
- Piece Size Range: ~10 to 50 grams per piece (mixed lot)
- Color: Orange, Cognac Brown, Reddish-Brown
- Clarity: Good to Very Good (translucent to semi-transparent)
- Shape: Raw / Uncut
- Treatment: None — fully natural
- Suitable For: Cabbing, Faceting, Carving, Beading
About Burma Amber
Burmese amber (also called Burmite) is a fossilized tree resin with a geological age estimated at 99 million years, making it among the oldest amber deposits commercially available. Myanmar's Hukawng Valley is the primary source. The material is valued by lapidaries for its workability — it cuts and polishes well, accepts a high resin gloss, and produces warm, glowing cabochons. It is also used for faceting when clarity permits, and for carving due to its relatively consistent hardness (Mohs ~2–2.5).
Pieces in this parcel are suitable for a range of lapidary applications. Clearer, more translucent pieces are best suited for faceting or cabbing; darker, more opaque pieces work well for carving or decorative use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How hard is Burma Amber, and can it be faceted?
Amber has a Mohs hardness of approximately 2 to 2.5, making it relatively soft compared to most gemstones. It can be faceted, but requires low-speed equipment and fine abrasives to avoid heat damage or cracking.
Q: How do I tell if rough amber is genuine before cutting it?
A simple saltwater float test is commonly used — genuine amber floats in saturated saltwater while most plastics and glass imitations sink. UV light can also reveal a characteristic blue-green fluorescence in natural amber.
Q: Does Burma Amber contain inclusions, and does that affect its value?
Burmese amber frequently contains plant matter, air bubbles, or occasionally insect inclusions, which are considered scientifically and aesthetically significant. Pieces with clear, identifiable inclusions typically command higher collector value, while inclusion-free material is preferred for faceting.