{"product_id":"insect-in-amber-with-a-drilled-hole-for-hanging-42g-lithuania-ijd02","title":"Insect in amber with hole for hanging 4.2g – Lithuania - IJD02","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocation: Lithuania (Baltic Sea)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 4.2g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 5.4 x 1.7 x 0.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHole diameter for stringing a cord or chain: 0.4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDETAILED DESCRIPTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLithuanian amber, often called Baltic amber, is one of the most sought-after and precious types of amber in the world. It originated from the resin of ancient pine trees that grew in the areas around the Baltic Sea approximately 44–54 million years ago.\nProperties and appearance\nLithuanian amber is known for its distinctive color, often ranging from light to dark yellow, tending towards honey or orange shades. There are also darker specimens, from brown to almost black, while almost white or greenish variants are rarer. Thanks to its high succinic acid content (up to about 8%), Baltic amber is considered of superior quality compared to other types. It often contains natural inclusions such as air bubbles, plant fragments, or small insects, which significantly increase its collectible and aesthetic value.\nInsect inclusions\nInsects in Lithuanian amber are a fascinating and valuable discovery, offering insight into prehistoric ecosystems. Lithuania, like other countries in the Baltic region, produces amber with various inclusions, many of which contain exceptionally well-preserved insects.\nFlies and mosquitoes – various species are common inclusions\nAnts – frequently found, they provide valuable data on insect social behavior and evolution\nWasps and bees – rarer, but inclusions of different species offer information on the evolution of pollination\nBeetles – very common inclusions, from small bark beetles to larger species\nTermites – their presence reveals much about ancient wood-decaying ecosystems\nSpiders and other arachnids – though not insects, they are commonly found in amber\nCollection and processing\nIndustrial amber mining is not currently practiced in Lithuania, unlike in the Kaliningrad region. Instead, amber is traditionally collected along the Baltic Sea coast, especially near the cities of Palanga, Klaipėda, and Šventoji, where it is brought ashore by sea waves—most often after storms.\nHowever, Lithuania is an important center for amber processing and is recognized worldwide for its production of amber jewelry. Raw amber is first selected by size, color, and quality, then cut, sanded, and polished. This process enhances the natural structure, luster, and unique character of each stone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PeltramMinerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58028731138373,"sku":"IJD02","price":221.97,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/1659\/2965\/files\/50477-3_photoroom-006-20250710-192622.jpg?v=1779385631","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.it\/en\/products\/insect-in-amber-with-a-drilled-hole-for-hanging-42g-lithuania-ijd02","provider":"Moldavite.it","version":"1.0","type":"link"}