Granulated amber (mechanically crushed) is heated to temperatures between 150 -200 degrees Celcius and pressed between 200 – 300 kg/cm2 without the benefit of vacuum. That method yields a dark red colour, with low clarity and an obvious “crazed” appearance of a non-uniform nature. More @Wikipedia
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