Burmite (variety of Amber)
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Burmite is a trade name for a variety of Amber found in Burma (Myanmar).

Discovered in 1836; IMA status: Not Valid (trade name)

Chemistry

Chemical Formula:

C₁₂H₂₀O

Succinic Acid

More Information

Burmite is a variety of Amber.
For more information please see the Amber information page.
 

Synonyms:

Burma Amber
 

Luminescence:

Fluoresces blue under SW UV.
 

Type Locality:

Maingkwan, Myitkyina-Mogaung District, Kachin State, Myanmar (Burma)

Year Discovered:

1836
 

Additional Information: 

Mindat.org  (Burmite)
Mindat.org  (Amber)
Webmineral.com  (Amber)

Burmite is a variety of Amber found in Burma and named for this locality. It is from the Cretaceous Period and first documented in Burma in 1836. Burmite is fluorescent and glows a beautiful blue under shortwave (SW) UV light.

Amber is a fossil resin that is a mixture of hydrocarbons, resins, succinic acid and oils. It is the fossilized resin of pine trees from about 30 million years ago. For more information please see the Amber information page.

Distribution: Tanai, Hukawng Valley and Maingkwan, Myitkyina-Mogaung District, Kachin State, Burma (Myanmar).
 

  
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