Slender polished yellow amber with dark insect inclusions mounted upright on a black display base

Yellow Amber with Insect Inclusions — Dominican Republic

$35.00
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Slender polished yellow amber with dark insect inclusions mounted upright on a black display base
  • Slender polished yellow amber with dark insect inclusions mounted upright on a black display base
  • Yellow amber specimen standing inside a clear display case on a black base
  • Side view of the narrow golden amber piece showing clustered dark inclusions near the top
  • Reverse view of polished yellow amber with several visible dark insect and organic inclusions
  • Alternate side of the upright golden amber showing scattered insects and fine internal debris
  • Close-up of dark insect inclusions preserved inside transparent honey-yellow amber
  • Slender polished yellow amber with dark insect inclusions mounted upright on a black display base
  • Yellow amber specimen standing inside a clear display case on a black base
  • Side view of the narrow golden amber piece showing clustered dark inclusions near the top
  • Reverse view of polished yellow amber with several visible dark insect and organic inclusions
  • Alternate side of the upright golden amber showing scattered insects and fine internal debris
  • Close-up of dark insect inclusions preserved inside transparent honey-yellow amber
Yellow Amber with Insect Inclusions — Dominican Republic

Yellow Amber with Insect Inclusions — Dominican Republic

$35.00

About This Specimen

This slender piece of yellow amber from the Dominican Republic contains multiple visible insect and organic inclusions distributed through its transparent to translucent body. Its polished, upright form allows the dark inclusions, fine internal textures, and warm golden color to be viewed from several angles.

Specimen Details

  • Mineral / Specimen Type: Yellow amber with insect inclusions
  • Locality: Dominican Republic
  • Form & Structure: Polished, elongated freeform piece with internal insect and organic inclusions; mounted upright for display
  • Color: Light honey-yellow to golden yellow with dark brown inclusions and slightly deeper amber areas near the edges
  • Rarity: Uncommon as an inclusion-bearing collector specimen; amber itself is not rare, while pieces with readily visible biological inclusions are more selectively collected
  • Mohs Hardness: Approximately 2–2.5
  • Luster: Resinous with a polished surface
  • Chemical Formula: Variable organic composition; commonly approximated as C10H16O
  • Specimen Size: Miniature
  • Dimensions: 0.85 × 0.65 × 4.4 cm
  • Specimen Weight: 2.2 g (amber only)
  • Total / Display Weight: 47.7 g

About Amber

Amber is fossilized plant resin rather than a crystalline mineral, and its composition varies according to botanical source and geological history. It has a relatively low Mohs hardness of approximately 2–2.5, a characteristic resinous luster, and may preserve insects, plant fragments, bubbles, or other material that became trapped while the original resin was sticky.

Traditional & Metaphysical Associations

In crystal and spiritual traditions, amber is associated with warmth, optimism, protection, and a connection to the natural world. Inclusion-bearing pieces may also be used as symbols of preservation, continuity, and reflection during meditation or intention-setting. 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 narrow polished profile provides a clear window into several contrasting dark inclusions, while the upright mount highlights the specimen’s warm golden transparency. Different viewing angles reveal changing arrangements of insects, fine organic debris, and internal textures.

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

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