Amberoid

Written By Eryn Coombs
Amberoid beads polished into golden honey tones

Quick Crystal Facts

  • Colour: Golden yellow, honey brown, reddish-brown, sometimes greenish or with inclusions

  • Chemical Composition: Fossilised tree resin, often pressed or reconstituted from smaller pieces of Amber

  • Hardness: 2–2.5 on the Mohs scale

  • Transparency: Transparent to translucent, occasionally opaque

  • Lustre: Resinous to vitreous

  • Crystal System: Amorphous (non-crystalline)

  • Mineral Group: Organic mineraloid (like Amber)

  • Common Forms: Beads, cabochons, carvings, tumbled stones, polished jewellery pieces

Frequently Asked Questions About Amberoid

Q: What is Amberoid?
A: Amberoid is a form of pressed or reconstituted Amber made by fusing small pieces of natural Amber together under heat and pressure. While not a crystal in the strict geological sense, it retains many of Amber’s energetic qualities and is valued for its affordability and accessibility.

Q: Is Amberoid real Amber?
A: Yes — Amberoid is genuine Amber, but it is made from fragments that are bonded together. Unlike synthetic imitations, Amberoid originates from authentic fossilised tree resin, though it is reconstructed into larger usable pieces.

Q: What is Amberoid good for?
A: Amberoid shares many of the healing and protective qualities of natural Amber, including energy cleansing, vitality, and emotional warmth. It is particularly good for meditation, protection from negativity, and fostering optimism.

Q: Which chakras does Amberoid work with?
A: Amberoid resonates most strongly with the Solar Plexus Chakra (personal power, vitality, confidence) and the Sacral Chakra (creativity, joy, emotional balance).

Q: Which zodiac signs are connected to Amberoid?
A: Like Amber, Amberoid is often associated with Leo (warmth, confidence) and Aquarius (innovation, future vision).

Historical and Geological Background

Amberoid came into prominence in the 19th and 20th centuries, particularly in Eastern Europe, as a way of using small Amber fragments that were too tiny for standalone jewellery. Through heating and pressing, these fragments were fused into larger blocks, which could then be carved or polished into beads, cabochons, and decorative objects.

While traditional Amber can be millions of years old, Amberoid retains its essence as fossilised resin, albeit in a reconstructed form. Collectors sometimes value raw, whole Amber more highly, but Amberoid is celebrated for its practicality and for extending the availability of Amber’s energy to a wider audience.

Healing and Therapeutic Properties

Physical Healing

  • Believed to support the nervous system, calming stress-related tension.

  • Thought to ease aches and inflammation, particularly when worn as jewellery.

  • Said to promote energy flow and vitality, strengthening overall well-being.

Emotional Healing

  • Provides comfort and warmth during times of sadness or grief.

  • Encourages a positive outlook, lifting mood and dispelling heaviness.

  • Helps restore emotional balance, especially when dealing with turbulence or change.

Energy Healing

  • Purifies the aura, absorbing stagnant or negative energies.

  • Grounds and stabilises, connecting the wearer to both Earth and Sun energy.

  • Provides a gentle protective field, ideal for sensitive individuals.

Spiritual and Esoteric Uses

  • Cleansing & Protection: Like natural Amber, Amberoid helps shield against negativity and psychic intrusion.

  • Renewal & Vitality: Brings fresh energy into meditation or healing practices.

  • Meditation Tool: Supports calm, focus, and connection to ancient wisdom held within the resin.

  • Accessibility: Reminds us that spiritual tools need not be rare or expensive to hold genuine energy.

Emotional and Mental Aspects

  • Promotes optimism, courage, and joy, even in uncertain times.

  • Helps release fear and worry, replacing them with clarity and calm.

  • Inspires creativity and spontaneity, making it useful for artists and writers.

  • Encourages trust in life’s cycles of renewal and transformation.

Numerology

  • Resonance Number: 3

  • Meaning: In numerology, 3 represents joy, creativity, and self-expression. Amberoid reflects this vibration by bringing lightness, warmth, and playful energy into the heart and mind.

Additional Metaphysical Properties

  • Grounded Warmth: Provides the same sun-like radiance of Amber in a more widely available form.

  • Adaptability: Symbolises making the most of what is available and creating something whole from fragments.

  • Gentle Shielding: A subtle but effective stone for those sensitive to heavy or negative energies.

Eryn Coombs
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