Blue amber is amber exhibiting a rare coloration. It is most commonly found in the amber mines in the mountain ranges around Santiago, Dominican Republic, reportedly only from Palo Quemado mine. Although little known due to its rarity, it has been around since the discovery of Dominican amber.
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