Cretaceous Amber with plant inclusion, 66-100 myo.

The Amber for sale is from an old collection. Wessex fossils always sources fossils responsibly. Due to recent events we will not be purchasing fresh finds from this particular Ambers natural location in the future.

Amber is flowing tree resin that has fossilised and hardened over a period of time...in this case millions of years. when polished it reveals a gem like look, inside the Amber can be found inclusions such as insects and plant matter that can give us a detailed insight into the particular geological time. Burmese Amber is extremely sought after, with its age dating back to the Cretaceous makes this Amber and its inclusions one of the most observed and studied and is classed as one of the most scientifically important fossil kind.

 Each piece of amber comes in a protective gem jar.

 Scientific name- Cretaceous Amber, inclusion plant matter unknown (Cretaceous plant matter)

 Where found- Myanmar, Burma, Strata layer: Cretaceous