Burmese Amber with inclusion (cricket insect), fossil resin

Burmese Amber with inclusion (cricket insect), fossil resin

🔶 Trapped in Time: Burmite Amber 🔶

Imagine holding 100-million-year-old history in your hand! Burmite amber, derived from ancient resin, has preserved a treasure trove of prehistoric life. 🌿🦗 Insects, plants, and even feathers from the Cretaceous era can be trapped within, offering a glimpse into Earth's distant past. Let's delve into the secrets of Burmite amber! Burmese amber is of significant palaeontological interest due to the diversity of flora and fauna Contained as inclusions.

Burmese amber, also known as Burmite is amber

Locality: Hukawng Valley in northern Myanmar.
Period: Around 100 million years ago, the mid-Cretaceous period.

Please be aware that the inclusion is very small and really needs to be looked at with a magnifying glass for the best results.