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The Origin of Amber
Amber is a fossilized resin that comes primarily from pine trees, used as a natural sealant that protected the tree from insects and other harm. It is often found deep in the ocean, and can survive in wet conditions to eventually become dislodged and form into a solidified form of resin.
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Learn about how amber, fossilized pine resin, is formed in pine trees and deep in the ocean and how it can survive for millions of years, and how it has been used for jewelry and medicinal purposes for centuries.
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Learn about how amber, fossilized pine resin, is formed in pine trees and deep in the ocean and how it can survive for millions of years, and how it has been used for jewelry and medicinal purposes for centuries.