Properties
The name amber relates specifically to fossilised resin which has succinic acid - present in its chemical makeup. Baltic amber can have succinic acid present between the ranges of 3 to 8 percent. Amber which is clear usually has the lower levels of succinic acid and this increases as the amber becomes more opaque. Fossilised resin which possess no succinic acid is officially classified as retinite.
Amber is a poor conductor of heat and because of this it always feels warm to the touch. Presence of succinic acid accelerating healing & therapeutic powers of amber.