Description: Discover the beauty of nature captured in time with this stunning natural Baltic amber specimen. This piece of amber, formed over 40 million years ago from the resin of ancient pine trees, is a one-of-a-kind treasure that showcases the incredible diversity of the prehistoric world. The specimen is truly special, as it contains a fossil insect inclusion that is perfectly preserved within the amber. It also contains a fragment of another insect, a tail (?). This is a rare and fascinating find that will spark the imagination of any natural history lover. Whether you're a collector, a scientist, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of nature, this Baltic amber specimen is a must-have addition to your collection. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to own a piece of natural history! Dimensions of the specimen: 16mm x 12mm x 5mm. Baltic Amber is a truly unique and fascinating natural material. It is not a stone, but rather the fossilized resin of ancient pine trees. Millions of years ago, a vast forest of pines thrived in the region now known as the Baltic Sea. This ancient forest covered an area that stretched from the Baltic Sea to the Scandinavian Peninsula. Over time, the resin produced by these trees hardened and fossilized, forming the beautiful amber we know today. The Baltic Amber is estimated to be more than 40,000,000 years old and belongs to Jurassic-Eocene period. Each piece of Baltic Amber is like a time capsule, preserving the beauty and history of the ancient forest within its unique colours and inclusions. Whether you're a collector, jewellery maker, or simply someone who loves natural beauty, Baltic Amber is sure to captivate and inspire you. In AD 77 Roman scientist and philosopher Pliny the Elder wrote in "The Natural History": "Amber is produced from a marrow discharged by trees belonging to the pine genus, like gum from the cherry, and resin from the ordinary pine. It is a liquid at first, which ....... is gradually hardened by heat or cold, or else by the action of the sea, when the rise of the tide carries off the fragments from the shores of these islands. At all events, it is thrown up upon the coasts, in so light and voluble a form that in the shallows it has all the appearance of hanging suspended in the water. One great proof that amber must have been originally in a liquid state, is the fact that, owing to its transparency, certain objects are to be seen within, ants for example, gnats, and lizards. These, no doubt, must have first adhered to it while liquid, and then, upon its hardening, have remained enclosed within."
Price: 39 USD
Location: Sheffield
End Time: 2024-03-04T21:00:34.000Z
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