[Jewelry making - Article 00241] - Re: [Orchid] [Source] Green amber cabs

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    According to what I could glean from a Google Search,  "green amber"
    (the one frequently seen on the market)has been treated by heating
    the back side of the cab. True green amber does exist, however, it is
    not what is commonly seen in the market place.  It is recognized by
    the International Amber Association as an acceptable treatment much
    like the  heat treating, etc. done on numerous gemstones. 

    I found numerous references when I did a 'net search. This site was
    the most succinct. (little amber humor, Baltic amber is referred to
    as succinite): http://www.amberjewelry.com/Amber_Reading_Room_p1.htm 

    While on the subject, I'm looking for larger pieces of raw amber for
    my "Viking hobby". I would like it to be Baltic amber, don't care
    about the color , don't need it to be "buggy", just solid material
    that I can carve. Any help would be appreciated. 

Thanks,
Chris
Ketchikan, AK

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