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Genuine Dominican Republic Amber with Inclusion Fossil Miocene Specimen – COA

Original price was: £96.00.Current price is: £76.80.

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Amber Inclusion: Dominican Amber with Inclusion

Age: Miocene Period – 23.03 to 5.333 million years ago

Location: Dominican Republic

Size (picture scale cube=1cm): 23 x 15 x 9mm (0.91 x 0.59 x 0.35 inches) Unidentified Flies

 

Dominican Amber is younger and more difficult to source than Baltic Amber which is older but more common to find.

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 to truly appreciate the inclusions stunning frozen detail.

4 Unidentified Flies

 

ACTUAL AS SEEN: The image shows the EXACT unique specimen you will receive. 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.

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Description

Product Identification

This listing is for an amber with inclusion fossil specimen identified as Miocene and associated with the Dominican Republic. Amber with inclusion is a highly appealing category for fossil collectors because it combines the visual character of fossilized resin with naturally preserved detail within the material. The supplied specimen is suitable for collectors, educational displays, natural history cabinets and anyone interested in fossil resin from the Caribbean region.

The product identification provided for this piece is Amber with Inclusion. Its geological age is listed as Miocene, placing it within a significant period of Earth history when diverse plants, animals and ecosystems were developing across many parts of the world. The stated location is Dominican Republic, giving the specimen a clear regional context for collection and display.

Geological Context

Amber is fossilized plant resin that hardened and was preserved over geological time. When organisms, plant fragments or other natural material became trapped in resin before fossilization, they could remain enclosed as inclusions. These inclusions are one of the principal reasons amber is valued by collectors: the transparent to translucent material can provide a direct view into a preserved natural scene.

Miocene amber is especially interesting from a geological and palaeontological perspective because it represents resin formed millions of years ago and subsequently preserved within the rock record. A Dominican Republic locality adds regional interest, making this a useful specimen for collections focused on fossil resin, Caribbean geology, Miocene material or inclusions in amber.

Collector and Display Interest

An amber inclusion specimen offers several ways to appreciate natural history. It can be examined as a geological object, displayed as part of a fossil collection or used to support learning about fossilization, resin production and preservation. The inclusion adds visual interest while the amber itself demonstrates how organic resin can survive and become part of the fossil record.

This specimen can be placed in a fossil cabinet, on a mineral display stand or within an educational collection. Handle amber carefully and keep it away from harsh chemicals, excessive heat and unnecessary abrasion. A soft, clean cloth may be used for gentle surface dusting.

Certificate and Authenticity

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

The included certificate wording provides accompanying authenticity documentation for the fossil specimen. It is suitable for collectors who value written documentation alongside their geological and palaeontological specimens.

Photography and Sizing

The photograph shows a representative example; the specimen supplied may vary naturally in colour, shape, size and detail.

Full sizing is shown in the photographs.

Because amber is a natural fossil material, each piece has its own visual character. Differences in colour, transparency, surface form and the appearance of the inclusion are natural features rather than manufactured uniformity. Please review the photographs for the presentation and scale of the specimen supplied.

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