Description
Location: Hukawng Valley in Northern Burma
Weight: 0.1 Ounces - 1.89 Grams
Dimensions: 1.3 Inches Long, 0.6 Inches Wide, 0.3 Inches Thick
This piece of Amber contains insects, Plants, and other particles.
The item pictured is the one you will receive.
Cretaceous Age (66-145 million years ago)
Burmese amber, also known as Burmite or Kachin amber, is a 99-million-year-old fossil resin that has fascinated humans for centuries. Originating from Myanmar’s Hukawng Valley, this amber exhibits warm colors ranging from golden yellow to reddish-brown and is often translucent or polished to reveal internal inclusions.
Historically, Burmese amber was used in jewelry, amulets, and ornamental carvings, valued for its beauty and symbolic protective properties. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, Burmite has preserved ancient organisms, including insects, plants, and small animals, providing a rare window into prehistoric ecosystems. Today, Burmese amber is equally prized by collectors, jewelers, and paleontologists, combining artistic appeal with unparalleled scientific significance.