Amber is a resin crystal that formed from botanical material. It is soft and has a beautiful yellow coloring from very light to very dark. It is made from tree sap 16-40 million years ago! It resonates with the 3rd Chakra and is associated with Leo and Aquarius. It has a Mohs hardness of 2-2.5** making it very fragile and easily broken.
It symbolizes marriage and the renewal of vows** It can be burnt as incense to cleanse spaces and used as protection for warriors . It is associated with the Egyptian deity Sun god Ra.
Physically this stone can be used to cleans and purify. Good to be used as an antiseptic, can be calming as well as help balance yin/yang. This stone is a good ally to have in your first aid kit!
**Source: The Book of Stones by Robert Simmons and Naisha Ahsian
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