{"title":"Amber Fossils","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eExplore our collection of \u003cstrong\u003eAmber fossils from around the world\u003c\/strong\u003e, including specimens from the \u003cstrong\u003eBaltic region, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Myanmar (Burma) and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmber is \u003cstrong\u003efossilised tree resin\u003c\/strong\u003e, an organic material produced by ancient trees and preserved through geological processes over millions of years. Unlike petrified wood, where the original plant structure becomes mineralised or replaced, Amber forms from resin and can preserve an extraordinary record of ancient forest environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur collection includes natural and polished Amber in a variety of colours, forms and levels of transparency. Some specimens contain \u003cstrong\u003ebiological inclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e, where organisms, plant material or other traces of ancient life became trapped within the original resin and were subsequently preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmber from Around the World\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmber occurs in deposits of different geological ages and environments, giving material from each locality its own characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur collection can include \u003cstrong\u003eBaltic Amber\u003c\/strong\u003e, renowned for its extensive fossil record and remarkable inclusions; \u003cstrong\u003eDominican Amber\u003c\/strong\u003e, often prized for its clarity and diversity of preserved organisms; \u003cstrong\u003eIndonesian Amber\u003c\/strong\u003e; \u003cstrong\u003eMyanmar Amber\u003c\/strong\u003e, also widely known as Burmese Amber; and Amber from the \u003cstrong\u003eDemocratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe geological age, locality, appearance and preservation of each specimen are provided on the individual product page wherever this information can be reliably established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmber with Biological Inclusions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Amber's most fascinating properties is its ability to preserve evidence of ancient life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen resin flowed from prehistoric trees, small organisms and biological material could become trapped within it. Once enclosed and ultimately preserved as Amber, these inclusions could survive for millions of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere an Amber specimen contains a \u003cstrong\u003econfirmed biological inclusion\u003c\/strong\u003e, this will be clearly identified in the individual product listing. More specific identification will only be given where it can be established with sufficient confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFluorescent Amber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome Amber displays \u003cstrong\u003enatural fluorescence when exposed to ultraviolet light\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeoFossils tests selected specimens for UV fluorescence. Where a reaction has been confirmed, the individual product listing will state the observed fluorescent colour and the relevant wavelength:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLW – Long Wave\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMW – Medium Wave\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSW – Short Wave\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluorescence can vary considerably between Amber from different deposits and even between individual specimens from the same locality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Collect Amber?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmber brings together \u003cstrong\u003epalaeontology, geology and natural history\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each specimen records part of an ancient environment, while pieces containing biological inclusions can provide an extraordinary glimpse of organisms and ecosystems from millions of years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferences in locality, geological age, colour, transparency, inclusions and fluorescence also make Amber an exceptionally diverse material to collect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeoFossils' Amber collection is suitable for established fossil collectors, inclusion specialists, fluorescent specimen collectors, educational collections and anyone interested in Earth's prehistoric environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmber is a natural fossil material. Colour, transparency, inclusions, surface characteristics and fluorescence can vary between individual specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"baltic-amber-biological-inclusions","title":"Baltic Amber with Biological Inclusions | Magnifying Box","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThese polished \u003cstrong\u003eLithuanian Baltic Amber specimens\u003c\/strong\u003e each contain a \u003cstrong\u003econfirmed biological inclusion\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving tiny traces of ancient life within fossilised tree resin.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginating from \u003cstrong\u003eLithuania in the Baltic region\u003c\/strong\u003e, Baltic Amber is primarily associated with \u003cstrong\u003eEocene deposits\u003c\/strong\u003e and dates to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e34–48 million years ago\u003c\/strong\u003e. Ancient tree resin could trap small organisms and biological material before being buried and gradually transformed into the Amber we recognise today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have \u003cstrong\u003enine individually listed specimens\u003c\/strong\u003e, each with its own biological inclusion and unique internal characteristics. The Amber has been polished to improve visibility and every specimen is presented in an individual \u003cstrong\u003e25mm magnifying display box\u003c\/strong\u003e. The built-in magnification allows the inclusion to be examined more closely while keeping the small specimen protected and easy to handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese specimens have an additional collector feature: the Amber is \u003cstrong\u003eUV reactive\u003c\/strong\u003e, displaying \u003cstrong\u003egreen fluorescence under Long Wave (LW) ultraviolet light\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for fossil collectors, Amber specialists, fluorescent specimen collectors, educational collections and anyone fascinated by evidence of ancient life preserved within Amber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaltic Amber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFossil Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFossilised Tree Resin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInclusion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfirmed Biological Inclusion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLithuania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaltic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeological Period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePalaeogene\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEpoch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEocene\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximate Age\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34–48 Million Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePresentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25mm Magnifying Display Box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUV Reactive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLW Reaction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen Fluorescence\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 Individual Specimens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Baltic Amber?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmber is \u003cstrong\u003efossilised tree resin\u003c\/strong\u003e, an organic material produced by ancient trees rather than a mineral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen resin flowed from trees, its sticky surface could trap tiny organisms and other biological material. The resin was subsequently buried in sediment and underwent chemical and physical changes over millions of years, eventually becoming Amber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaltic Amber is particularly important to palaeontology because of the extraordinary range of biological material preserved within it. These inclusions provide direct evidence of organisms and ecosystems that existed tens of millions of years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBiological Inclusions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery Amber specimen in this listing contains a confirmed biological inclusion.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiological inclusions occur when an organism or biological material becomes trapped within tree resin before the resin hardens. Once enclosed, the resin can protect delicate material from many of the normal processes of decomposition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe size, position, appearance and visibility of each inclusion naturally differ. This individuality means that \u003cstrong\u003eevery specimen is unique\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere a biological inclusion can be identified confidently to a more specific type, this can be recorded against the individual specimen rather than applying an uncertain identification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e25mm Magnifying Display Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is supplied in its own \u003cstrong\u003e25mm magnifying display box\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe integrated magnification provides an enlarged view through the polished Amber, making it easier to examine the biological inclusion and other internal features without repeatedly handling the specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe protective presentation also makes these small pieces particularly suitable for display, study and specialist fossil collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUV Fluorescence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese Lithuanian Baltic Amber specimens are naturally \u003cstrong\u003eUV reactive\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLW: Green Fluorescence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen exposed to Long Wave ultraviolet light, the Amber displays a \u003cstrong\u003egreen fluorescent response\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe precise appearance and intensity of natural fluorescence can vary between specimens and according to the UV lamp, viewing distance and ambient lighting conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Collect Amber with Biological Inclusions?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmber containing biological inclusions combines geology and palaeontology in a single specimen. 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