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Amber

Amber is solidified, petrified sap.

The name is derived from Arabic. Succinite is from the Latin succus, meaning "juice". The ancient Greeks called it elektron.  They were the first to record information about amber's "electrical" properties. (eg. If it is rubbed with a piece of silk, it will attract dust and ashes.)

Amber comes in a variety of colors including yellow, brown , whitish-yellow and cream.  It often darkens with age to a rich red-brown color.

"Amber was one of the first substances used by man for decoration, and it was also employed at a very early period for amulets and for medicinal purposes.  More or less shapeless pieces of rough amber, marked with circular depressions, have been found in Prussia, Schleswig-Holstein, and Denmark, in deposits of the Stone Age." ¹

Lore

Amber is thought to provide mental stimulation.  It enhances love, friendliness, patience, and strength.  Used to balance aggressive traits and brings about harmony and peace.

Because amber is often included with insects and small animals, it has been thought to contain the essence of life.

A rejuvenator, amber is thought to improve eyesight by gazing into it.

Amber is also a protective and enhancement stone for Wiccans and Shamans.

1)  George Frederick Kunz  "The Curious Lore of Precious Stones"

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In the eleventh century Marbodus, Bishop of Rennes, said that agates make the wearers agreeable and persuasive and also give them the favor of God.

"The agate possessed some wonderful virtues, for its wearer was guarded from all dangers, was enabled to vanquish all terrestrial obstacles and was endowed with a bold heart . . ." ¹

1)  George Frederick Kunz  "The curious Lore of Precious Stones"

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