However, its hardness is usually greater and it is tougher than other resins. Color is amber yellow to orange. Luster is resinous. Transparent to translucent. Habits include nodules in shales or sandstones and washed up on beaches.
Fracture is conchoidal.
Streak is white. Notable Occurrences include all Baltic countries, Venezuela, Russia, Romania, Burma and the Dominican Republic. Best Field Indicators are color, density, toughness, softness and trapped insects.