Basic Introduction to Burmese Root Amber
Burmese root amber is a type of opaque amber containing calcite components, and it forms a mottled texture of dark brown interspersed with white (there are also milky yellow and brownish-yellow interlaced colors). After polishing, it displays beautiful marble-like patterns. It is a type of Burmese amber with relatively low production, and some root ambers contain honey amber, resulting in rich and varied patterns. White root amber and honey root amber are the most popular and command higher prices. In Burmese amber that enters China, root amber with good quality is considered high-end amber. Root amber is particularly suitable for carving in a way that utilizes its natural patterns and textures, creating a unique aesthetic appeal. The price of carved works made from root amber is comparable to that of golden amber and tea amber.
Product Characteristics
This type of amber is generally favored as material for artistic carving. Because it is harder than other types, it is more suitable for crafting artistic sculptures and jewelry within the amber family.
Differentiating Authenticity
Some people classify dark, opaque Baltic amber with white mottling as root amber, but the formation process of Baltic root amber differs from that of Burmese root amber. Baltic root amber forms when amber is buried in soil for long periods, allowing acidic components of the soil to seep into the amber and alter its original appearance, causing it to lose transparency. Typically, amber is named based on color rather than origin, with classifications such as flower amber, golden amber, blood amber, root amber, and opaque amber. For example, golden amber can originate from Germany, Russia, or Thailand, while root amber can come from the Baltic region or Burma.