Amber is fossilized tree resin, which is appreciated for its color and beauty. Good quality amber is used for the manufacture of ornamental objects and jewelry. Although not mineralized, it is often classified as a gemstone. In Middle-earth clear to yellow amber was known.
See also[]
- Desert Amber
References[]
- MERP: Rulebook 2nd Edition
- The Gems of Middle-earth, online essay by William E Wilson