Baltic Amber (Fossil Resin) / Carnelian Chalcedony Specimen
cf. Pinites succinifer / Sciadopitys-like conifer resin • Body fossil / Organic fossil inclusion medium (Fossilized Tree Resin/Succinite) or Mineral Pseudomorph
Geological Period
Eocene (Paleogene Period)
Estimated Age
34 - 48 million years old
Preservation Type
Polymerization and fossilization of plant resin (amberization) into succinite, showing high clarity with internal internal inclusions.
Condition Assessment
Good (Raw/Unpolished state with visible natural conchoidal weathering edges, minor surface abrasions, and strong internal clarity).
Taxonomic Classification
Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Pinopsida, Order: Pinales, Family: P约束/Sciadopityaceae (Resin-producing gymnosperm)
Morphological Description
Irregular, blocky nodule with vitreous to resinous luster, sub-conchoidal fracture surfaces, transulcent to transparent honey-yellow to deep orange/amber coloration, featuring internal flow lines, tension craze fractures, and micro-inclusions.
Rock Matrix
Free of host rock matrix; typical associated sediments include marine 'Blue Earth' glauconitic sand/clay layers.
Formation & Location
Baltic Sea Basin / Samland Peninsula (Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia), or Polish/Lithuanian coastlines.
Size & Dimensions
Approximately 2.5 cm x 2.0 cm x 1.5 cm (typical small hand specimen for raw amber nodules).
Value & Rarity
Estimated Market Value
$15 - $40 USD (Raw amber without visible macro-inclusions like insects or distinct flora).
Auction Estimate
$20 - $50 USD
Rarity Assessment
Common (Unincluded Baltic amber is widely distributed and commercially extracted in large quantities).
Scientific Significance
Fossil resins provide exceptional snapshot micro-preservation of Eocene forest environments, palaeoclimate indicators, and terrestrial organism inclusions.
Preparation Recommendations
Keep away from heat, direct sunlight, UV exposure, solvents, and harsh chemicals. Polish with soft cloth or light lapidary grade liquid polish to enhance clarity if inspecting for micro-inclusions under magnification.
Notable Features
Rich orange-amber gradient translucency, distinctive glassy resinous fracture surfaces, and layered growth internal flow structures.