Description
Location: Hukawng Valley in Northern Burma
Weight: 0.1 Ounces - 0.59 Grams
Dimensions: 0.7 Inches Long, 0.5 Inches Wide, 0.2 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 called Burmite or Kachin amber, is a 99-million-year-old fossil resin with a rich history of human fascination. Mined from the Hukawng Valley, it ranges in color from golden yellow to deep reddish-brown and often exhibits striking clarity and translucency.
Historically, Burmese amber has been used for jewelry, amulets, and carvings. Many cultures revered amber for its supposed protective and healing properties. Beyond its aesthetic and cultural value, Burmese amber often contains perfectly preserved Cretaceous organisms, including insects, plant matter, and small vertebrates. Today, Burmite continues to captivate collectors, jewelers, and scientists alike, combining artistic beauty with exceptional paleontological significance.