Amber with Inclusions. Hymenaea protera. Oligocene. Dominican Republic. ...

Description

Amber with Inclusions
Hymenaea protera
Oligocene
Dominican Republic

This specimen of Amber with inclusions from the Dominican Republic has a relatively large winged ant as the main focal point of the piece. However, the example weighing a significant 23 grams also happens to have an uncommon greenish hue making it all the more intriguing, rare, and valuable. Well-polished and with a modified dome form, the fossilized tree resin is quite dark and mysterious even though very clear.
Measurements: 2.18 x 1.46 x 0.76 inches (5.54 x 3.70 x 1.94 cm)

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