Front view of polished yellow amber with dark insect and organic inclusions on a black display base

Yellow Amber with Insect Inclusion – Dominican Republic

$39.00
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Front view of polished yellow amber with dark insect and organic inclusions on a black display base
  • Front view of polished yellow amber with dark insect and organic inclusions on a black display base
  • Yellow amber specimen standing inside a clear display cover on a black base
  • Close-up of a dark insect and scattered organic debris enclosed in golden-yellow amber
  • Narrow side view showing the curved tapered profile and transparent golden color of the amber
  • Reverse view of the upright polished amber showing pale yellow transparency and internal inclusions
  • Opposite side view of the curved amber specimen with internal debris and orange-gold edges
  • Front view of polished yellow amber with dark insect and organic inclusions on a black display base
  • Yellow amber specimen standing inside a clear display cover on a black base
  • Close-up of a dark insect and scattered organic debris enclosed in golden-yellow amber
  • Narrow side view showing the curved tapered profile and transparent golden color of the amber
  • Reverse view of the upright polished amber showing pale yellow transparency and internal inclusions
  • Opposite side view of the curved amber specimen with internal debris and orange-gold edges
Yellow Amber with Insect Inclusion – Dominican Republic

Yellow Amber with Insect Inclusion – Dominican Republic

$39.00

About This Specimen

This polished yellow amber specimen from the Dominican Republic contains a clearly visible insect inclusion accompanied by scattered dark organic debris. Its curved, flame-like profile and transparent pale-yellow body deepen to warm honey-gold and orange along the thicker lower edge.

Specimen Details

  • Mineral / Specimen Type: Yellow amber with insect inclusion
  • Locality: Dominican Republic
  • Form & Structure: Polished freeform fossil resin with a curved, tapered display profile, internal flow features, fine fissures, and organic inclusions
  • Color: Transparent pale yellow to honey gold with richer golden-orange areas near the base and margins
  • Rarity: Uncommon as an individual collector specimen due to the visible insect inclusion; Dominican amber itself is commercially available
  • Mohs Hardness: Approximately 2–2.5
  • Luster: Resinous with a glossy polished surface
  • Chemical Formula: Variable organic fossil resin; commonly approximated as C10H16O
  • Specimen Size: Miniature
  • Dimensions: 2.4 × 1.3 × 4.5 cm
  • Specimen Weight: 6.2 g (amber only)
  • Total / Display Weight: 55.4 g

About Amber

Amber is fossilized plant resin rather than a crystalline mineral, so it is classified as an organic mineraloid and has no single fixed chemical formula. With a Mohs hardness of approximately 2–2.5, amber is relatively soft and should be protected from scratching, heat, solvents, and prolonged strong light; specimens containing insects or other organic material are especially valued as records of material trapped within ancient resin.

Traditional & Metaphysical Associations

In crystal and folk traditions, amber is associated with warmth, optimism, preservation, and a connection to the natural world. It is often kept as a contemplative display object or used during meditation and intention-setting, while inclusions may symbolize memory and continuity. Metaphysical properties are based on traditional beliefs and are provided for cultural and informational purposes; they are not scientifically established or intended as medical advice.

Why This Specimen?

The upright, flame-like silhouette gives this piece a distinctive display presence, while its clear golden body allows the dark insect and surrounding organic particles to remain visible. Multiple viewing angles reveal shifting color depth, internal textures, and additional inclusions.

Exact specimen pictured. You will receive the exact specimen shown in the photographs.

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