Amber sinks in ordinary water. Floats in salty water (pictures #4 and #5).
These beads were made of Baltic amber during Soviet times. Amber - fossilized resin, mineral class of organic compounds. Is used to make jewelry, medication. Has many poetic names - "tears of the sea", "gift of the sun". The item "Vintage USSR Original Genuine Natural LARGE Baltic Amber 159g/795ct Butterscotch" is in sale since Saturday, April 3, 2021. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Loose Diamonds & Gemstones\Loose Gemstones\Amber".The seller is "felicita07" and is located in Europe. This item can be shipped worldwide.