Authentic Amber with cricket inclusion

Description

Authentic Amber with cricket inclusion

from the Dominican Republic

Amber is the fossilized resin from the tree Hymenaea protera

Amber specimen measures 1-1/4″ x 7/8″

Membrane display case included

Amber is fossilized tree resin. Human fascination with amber dates back to prehistoric times when it was considered to have magical powers and was used for adornment and trade. In modern times, amber with included mosquitoes was made popular in the Jurassic Park movies.