{"product_id":"insects-in-amber-lithuania-157g-ij157","title":"Insects in amber – Lithuania – 15.7g - IJ157","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocation: Lithuania (Baltic Sea)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 15.7 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 4.3 x 4 x 1.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDETAILED DESCRIPTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLithuanian amber, often referred to as Baltic amber, is one of the most sought-after and valuable 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 colour, often ranging from light to dark yellow, leaning towards honey or orange hues. Darker specimens, from brown to almost black, also exist, while almost white or greenish variants are rarer. Thanks to its high succinic acid content (up to approximately 8%), Baltic amber is considered of higher quality than other types. It often contains natural inclusions such as air bubbles, plant fragments, or small insects, which significantly increase its collector's and aesthetic value.\nInsect Inclusions\nInsects in Lithuanian amber are a fascinating and valuable find, offering a glimpse 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, providing valuable data on social behaviour and insect evolution\nWasps and bees – rarer, but inclusions of different species offer insights into the evolution of pollination\nBeetles – very common inclusions, from small bark beetles to larger species\nTermites – their presence reveals much about ancient wood-decomposing 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 the Kaliningrad region. Instead, amber is traditionally collected along the Baltic Sea coast, especially near the towns of Palanga, Klaipėda, and Šventoji, where it is washed ashore by sea waves—most often after storms.\nHowever, Lithuania is an important centre for amber processing and is globally recognized for producing amber jewellery. Raw amber is first sorted by size, colour, and quality, then cut, sanded, and polished. This process enhances the natural structure, lustre, and unique character of each stone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PeltramMinerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58028734808389,"sku":"IJ157","price":117.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/1659\/2965\/files\/54296_photoroom-000-20250829-112949.jpg?v=1779385649","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.it\/en\/products\/insects-in-amber-lithuania-157g-ij157","provider":"Moldavite.it","version":"1.0","type":"link"}