• Location: Gdańsk, Poland (Baltic Sea)
• Dimensions: 1.5 x 1.4 x 0.6 cm
• Packaging: transparent plastic box (41 x 31 x 27 mm)
• DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Polish amber, often referred to as Baltic amber, is one of the most well-known and valuable types of amber in the world. Its origin dates back approximately 40–50 million years, when the resin of ancient coniferous trees from prehistoric forests seeped into the soil and waterways, where it gradually fossilized. It is primarily found along the Baltic Sea coast, especially in the area around Gdańsk and on the shores of the Pomeranian Voivodeship. Gdańsk has historically been one of Europe's main centers for amber trade and is still known as the "Amber City." Properties and appearance Baltic amber typically exhibits a golden to honey-brown color but can also appear in shades of yellow, orange, red, milky white, bluish, or even green. It has low hardness (2–2.5 on the Mohs scale), which makes it easy to shape and polish. This makes it extremely popular in jewelry making. It is also unique for its relatively high succinic acid content, which can reach up to 8%. This organic compound contributes to amber's characteristic chemical properties. Inclusions Polish amber is also renowned for its exceptionally well-preserved inclusions. The most common inclusions are small fossils of prehistoric insects—such as flies, mosquitoes, wasps, beetles, termites, or ants. These specimens often preserve fine body and wing details. Rare but fascinating are plant inclusions, including conifer needles, pollen grains, leaf fragments, moss, or lichens. These remains come from the prehistoric forests that once covered what is now northern Europe. Even rarer but striking are inclusions of spiders, centipedes, mites, or larvae.