Description
- Baltic Amber with inclusion
- Age: Pleistocene (up to 2.5 Million Years Old)
- Location: Madagascar
- Size: approx 18mm Amber
- Includes: 40mm Magnifier Box
- Exact product shown.
Amber inclusions are small organisms—often insects—that became trapped in sticky tree resin, which over time hardened through a process called polymerisation. This hardened resin, initially known as Copal, can perfectly preserve its inclusions in fine detail. With time, burial, and pressure, Copal can transform into true amber—a fossilized resin that offers an extraordinary glimpse into prehistoric life.
This specimen is an example of Madagascar amber, which is relatively younger than Baltic or Dominican amber, dating to the Pleistocene Epoch (approximately 2.5 million to 10,000 years ago). Despite its younger geological age, it still offers exceptional preservation of inclusions, often with delicate anatomical features clearly visible.
Madagascar amber is typically found in forested regions where ancient resin-producing trees once grew. Though not as chemically mature as older amber types, it is still considered fossilized and is of considerable scientific value—particularly for studying more recent evolutionary changes and biodiversity in the Southern Hemisphere.
We recommend using the included 40mm magnifier box to examine the intricate details of the preserved insect, which may include ants, flies, beetles, or other small arthropods. These inclusions are valuable to both scientific study and private collections, offering a fascinating look at organisms that lived during the Ice Age.
