Amber w/ Insect Inclusions

Amber w/ Insect InclusionsAmber is the fossilized resinous tree sap from conifer trees, which over the course of millions of years becomes solid while retaining the semitransparent yellowish hue of tree sap. While in its sticky gel state, it is not uncommon for insects and other small animals to become trapped within tree sap, and under optimal conditions these insects will be clearly visible within the fossilized amber pieces. These high quality and exceptional color Chiapan

It is found in a wide range of shades from deep purple to pale violet and even pink

It is a relatively soft mineral

reminiscent of the famed logo of Mercedez Benz

These high quality and exceptional color Chiapan Amber originated in Mexico during the Oligocene

A relatively new and exciting addition to the mineral world

Approx 420 million years old

roughly 20 million years ago

large calcite crystals and the dusting of fine gold from the pyrite is unique to specimens from this specific region of China and have not been found anywhere else

sometimes in the same formations

Size of Yellow Calcite - 13"x10"   Weight - 13

Approx size of fossil - 4

With a dazzling array of colors and crystal structures