Bernstein

Amber is fossilized resin.
This resin comes from trees, from which it flows to the ground as a viscous, sticky liquid. There it is then solidified in the rock over years through pressure and heat.
It has been used as a gemstone for thousands of years. Amber is found all over the world. Erosion of coastal cliffs often causes amber to enter the sea and it can therefore often be found in small quantities on beaches. The amber color palette ranges from light honey yellow to black. 
 

Chemical formula	C10H16O+ (H2S)
Occurrence	Worldwide
Naming	The name "amber" comes from the Middle Low German word "Börnsteen", which means "burning stone". Other historical names are glaere, lynkurer, agstein, agtstein, agetstein and amber .
Mohs hardness	2 to 2.5
Crystal system	amorphous
Mineral class	none (not recognized by the IMA)
Breakage	conchoidal, brittle
Trade names	Amber
Frequency	frequently
Confusion	Amber is often confused with other minerals such as copal, diamond, glass, topaz and zircon.
Psychological effects	Amber is said to help with stress, anxiety and depression. It is also said to boost self-confidence and dispel negative energies.