{"id":4637,"date":"2021-06-08T16:30:04","date_gmt":"2021-06-08T16:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/definition\/amber\/"},"modified":"2021-06-08T16:30:04","modified_gmt":"2021-06-08T16:30:04","slug":"amber","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/definition\/amber\/","title":{"rendered":"amber"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In order to know the meaning of the term amber, the first thing we are going to do is discover its etymological origin. In this case, we can establish that it is a word that derives from Arabic, specifically from \u201canbar\u201d. This was used to refer to the ambergris that was generated in the intestine of the sperm whale.<\/p>\n

The amber<\/strong> is a resin<\/strong> originally vegetable<\/strong> that went through a process of fossilization<\/strong> and that is considered as a semiprecious stone<\/strong>. It is a material with a yellowish or brown tone that has a hardness although it can break with some ease.<\/p>\n

\"Amber\"Resins are formed with remains of plants<\/strong>, especially conifers. It is important to take into account that, according to its components, the characteristics and structure of the resin vary.<\/p>\n

Its formation begins when the tree suffers some kind of damage to its bark, causing its resin to come out. Is secretion<\/strong>, upon reaching the outside, can harden due to various factors: for example, through a process of polymerization<\/strong> that develops within certain rocks. In this way, the organic secretion of the tree fossilizes and gives rise to what is known as amber.<\/p>\n

The Hymenaea courbaril<\/strong> and the Pinus succinifera<\/strong> are some of the trees whose resins can generate amber. The shades of this element<\/strong> They are very varied: there is amber, yellow, brown, green, white, red, orange, etc. Jewelry and various ornamental elements are made with amber.<\/p>\n

Other curiosities about amber are the following:
-It is considered to be the oldest gemstone.
-It is also known as a hot stone because the light that it radiates gives the sensation that it burns the hand when it is held. However, do not forget that it is given up to thirty different names.
-The Persians called it \u201ckajruba\u201d and in Ancient Greece they refer to amber as \u201celectron\u201d. And the Romans, for their part, bet on calling it \"succinct.\"<\/p>\n

Some ancient peoples attributed supernatural qualities to amber. In this way it was used as a amulet<\/strong> or from talisman<\/strong>. In some regions, there is still the custom of wearing amber for protection.<\/p>\n

Among the properties or \"powers\" that are attributed to amber we can highlight the following:
-It is considered that they radiate a force so remarkable that the person who has one is absolutely protected from what is black magic. And it is established that it is responsible for absorbing all negative energies and transforming them into positive ones.
-In the same way, it is indicated that it is capable of increasing creativity and intellect.
-Get the person in question to improve their self-esteem, put aside nervousness and stress, relax, find peace ...
-Some people even use amber as an \"amulet\" because it is believed that it helps to find love and even increase sexual pleasure. <\/p>\n

It should be noted that, sometimes, while the resin fossilizes, insects, seeds, drops or air bubbles remain trapped in the substance. The DNA<\/strong> of what is fossilized, therefore, is preserved in time.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n

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