Blue Amber
Physical Information
Blue Amber is a rare kind of fossilised tree resin, just like ordinary amber. In normal indoor light it often looks golden, honey or brownish. But in sunlight, and especially under ultraviolet light, it glows a beautiful sky blue. This effect is called fluorescence. It is easiest to see when the amber is placed on a dark background.
Most blue amber comes from the Dominican Republic, and smaller amounts are found in a few other places. Like all amber, it is very light, warm to the touch and soft, about 2 to 2.5 on the Mohs scale. Keep it away from heat, perfume, alcohol and harder stones, and clean it with a soft, slightly damp cloth.
Metaphysical Properties
Blue Amber is known as a stone of calm clarity. It is believed to combine the warm, sunny energy of amber with a cool, peaceful quality. Many people use it when they want to feel relaxed yet clear-minded, or when they want to express themselves more openly and gently.
It is associated with the throat chakra and the solar plexus chakra, which are linked to communication and confidence. Many people wear blue amber as a pendant, where daylight can bring out its blue glow, or keep a piece for quiet meditation. Its hidden colour is often seen as a reminder that there is more inside each of us than we first see.
