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Madagascar Pleistocene Copal with Inclusions Fossil Specimen & Certificate

Original price was: £60.00.Current price is: £42.00.

Scale cube=1cm: Full sizing please see photo

 

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity

 

 

Specimen: Copal with Inclusions

 

Age: Pleistocene Period ~ 2.58 – 0.012 million years ago

 

Location Found: Madagascar

 

Copal is hardened tree resin, & a younger variation of Amber. These Copal samples are packed with inclusions, including flies, ants, bugs, and more! They are generally easy to see with the naked eye, though we recommend using a magnifying aid to view the inclusions. Copal can tend to be cloudier than Amber.

 

Copal & Amber Inclusions are unfortunate insects, plants etc. which became entombed in tree resin (not tree sap) millions of years ago. With the inclusion engulfed, the resin slowly hardened through a natural polymerization of the original organic compounds. This hardened material is known as Copal, which preserves the inclusion perfectly. Through time the Copal becomes buried and, over a several million year process, slowly turns into what we know as Amber. Incredibly this process has allowed us to marvel at ancient specimens frozen in time, as if captured only yesterday.

 

We would always suggest using a magnifying aid to view your specimen so to truly appreciate the inclusions stunning frozen detail.

 

ACTUAL AS SEEN: The image shows the EXACT specimen you will receive. The specimen has been carefully hand selected and photographed. Measurements are as accurate as possible, though be aware measuring precise dimensions can be difficult from irregular shaped items. Whilst we portray colours as close to life-like as we can, colours will vary if taken in sunlight, indoors, from monitor to monitor and device to device. Once this specimen is sold, we will update this listing with new similar selected item, with a new photo and dimensions so this listing will change after you purchase. The scale cube in the photo is 1cm to give a visual size.

 

 

Origin : Madagascar.

Era : Pleistocene.

Unique : (Actual as seen).

(Actual as seen)

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Product Details

This listing is for a Copal with Inclusions fossil specimen identified as Pleistocene and associated with Madagascar. Copal is a natural resin prized by collectors for its organic origin, warm visual character and the possibility of preserved inclusions. The supplied identification makes this piece suitable for fossil collections, natural history displays, geology study and decorative collector presentations.

The term “with inclusions” indicates that the specimen is presented for its enclosed material and internal features. Inclusions are one of the main reasons resin specimens attract interest: they can create visual depth and provide an opportunity to examine natural material preserved within the resin. The specific inclusions shown are represented by the actual specimen photograph, allowing the buyer to review the piece before purchase.

Geological Context

The specimen is identified as Pleistocene. The Pleistocene is a recognised geological epoch of the Quaternary Period, known for major climatic changes and alternating glacial and interglacial conditions. A Pleistocene designation places the specimen within a relatively recent part of geological time compared with much older fossil-bearing formations, while still giving it an important place in the natural history record.

Madagascar is widely recognised for distinctive natural history specimens and geological collecting material. In a collection, a Madagascar-associated copal specimen can provide an accessible way to explore fossil resin, natural inclusions and the preservation of organic material. Its combination of copal, inclusions, Pleistocene identification and Madagascar association makes it relevant to collectors interested in amber-related materials, fossil resin and regional geological specimens.

Collector Display

Copal with inclusions can be displayed in a fossil cabinet, mineral case, educational collection or natural history arrangement. The translucent or internally varied appearance of resin specimens is often best appreciated under clear, even lighting. This piece may also be used as a teaching aid when discussing natural resin, geological time, preservation and the differences between younger copal and older fossilised resin materials.

The specimen is supplied as a collectible natural history item. It can appeal to fossil collectors, geology enthusiasts, students, educators and anyone building a varied display of material from different regions and periods. Full sizing is shown in the photographs.

Certificate and Photograph Information

This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Please examine the photographs carefully for the specimen’s visible shape, colour, surface appearance and internal presentation. The images are intended to provide the clearest representation of the item supplied, while normal differences in lighting and screen settings may affect how colour is viewed. The certificate wording is included with the specimen as stated above.

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