{"product_id":"insect-in-amber-hukawng-myanmar-ij051","title":"Insect in amber – Hukawng, Myanmar - IJ051","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocation: Hukawng, Myanmar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: 110-70 million years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 8g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 4.8 x 2.4 x 1.1 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDETAILED DESCRIPTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBurmese amber, formerly called burmite, is one of the most fascinating types of true amber. It comes from the Hukawng Valley in northern Myanmar, specifically in Kachin State.\nGeological age\nBurmese amber is unique primarily for its age—it is Cretaceous amber, which makes it extremely valuable for paleontology and evolutionary research. It contains fossilized remains of insects, arachnids, plants, feathers, and even small vertebrates (e.g., lizards or parts of birds).\nProperties and color\nIts color ranges from yellow, orange, and honey tones to deep red or brown. Rarer specimens can show greenish or bluish hues. In terms of transparency, both very clear and opaque pieces can be found. Due to its high degree of polymerization, it is more resistant than younger fossil resins (copal), but it still requires careful handling, especially concerning temperature variations and exposure to chemicals.\nExtraction and ethical aspects\nAmber in Myanmar is mainly extracted manually, in remote and hard-to-reach areas, especially in the northern Kachin region. Miners often work in difficult conditions, with simple tools and without modern equipment. Due to the region's isolation and poor infrastructure, transporting raw material to processing or export centers is logistically challenging.\nProcessing and use\nBurmese amber is highly valued in jewelry production, where it is cut and polished into cabochons or faceted stones. Thanks to its wide range of colors and exceptional inclusions, it is highly sought after for bracelets, pendants, and other jewelry. The rarest pieces with visible fossil remains are highly prized by collectors and scientists, and often become part of important museum collections.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PeltramMinerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58028723536197,"sku":"IJ051","price":78.34,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/1659\/2965\/files\/27752_insect-in-amber---hukawng--myanmar.jpg?v=1779385620","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.it\/en\/products\/insect-in-amber-hukawng-myanmar-ij051","provider":"Moldavite.it","version":"1.0","type":"link"}