Front view of elongated golden-yellow amber with dark organic inclusions on a black display base

Yellow Amber with Insect Inclusion – Dominican Republic

$29.00
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Front view of elongated golden-yellow amber with dark organic inclusions on a black display base

Yellow Amber with Insect Inclusion – Dominican Republic

$29.00

About This Specimen

This Dominican amber specimen features a slender, gently curved profile and transparent golden-yellow body containing a visible insect inclusion alongside scattered organic debris. Its polished surfaces and upright display orientation allow light to illuminate the internal details from several angles.

Specimen Details

  • Mineral / Specimen Type: Fossilized resin (amber) with insect inclusion
  • Locality: Dominican Republic
  • Form & Structure: Polished elongated freeform with a gently curved outline; mounted upright for display
  • Color: Transparent golden yellow to warm honey-orange, with darker brown organic inclusions and internal veils
  • Rarity: Uncommon as a collector specimen due to the insect inclusion; amber itself is widely available
  • Mohs Hardness: Approximately 2–2.5
  • Luster: Resinous
  • Chemical Formula: No fixed chemical formula; amber is a complex fossilized organic resin
  • Specimen Size: Small Cabinet
  • Dimensions: 1.5 × 1.1 × 5.8 cm
  • Specimen Weight: 6.1 g (amber only)
  • Total / Display Weight: 54.1 g

About Amber

Amber is fossilized plant resin rather than a crystalline mineral, so it has no crystal system or single chemical formula. With a Mohs hardness of approximately 2–2.5 and a characteristic resinous luster, it can preserve insects, plant fragments, and other organic material that became trapped while the resin was still sticky.

Traditional & Metaphysical Associations

In crystal and cultural traditions, golden amber is associated with warmth, optimism, grounding, and a connection to the natural world. Its preserved organic inclusion may also appeal to those who use fossils and natural objects for reflection, 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 tall, translucent form creates a striking illuminated silhouette, while the visible insect and surrounding organic particles provide close-up interest. Its warm honey color contrasts attractively with the included black display base.

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

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