New Members DotG77833 Posted January 1, 2023 New Members Share Posted January 1, 2023 (edited) I found this in my yard decades ago in Brenham, Tx. However, the previous owner, who had died, was quite the rock collector and left the yard filled with petrified wood, large and small so I don't know where he got them. My family also collects rocks and fossils so I made sure to haul a many as I could when we moved to NY. My question- is this amber on the rock? It's not a fake, it's not glue, but when I google for info it claims amber on wood is very rare. Could anyone tell me what they think? Thank you I added another picture to show what looks like more light colored resin in another area Edited January 1, 2023 by DotG77833 Added another pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockwood Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Heat a pin head and touch the substance with it. Amber will give of a decidedly organic smell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Members DotG77833 Posted January 1, 2023 Author New Members Share Posted January 1, 2023 Thanks. I'm having a tough time uploading pics due to erratic wifi service here in rural NY. Here's another photo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Given the location it was found, your piece is most likely chalcedony, not amber. You can find more information distinguishing it from common opal HERE. 2 The human mind has the ability to believe anything is true. - JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldo66 Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 you can also test with long UV . Amber reacts strongly in blue/green Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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