Dominican Amber Raw Specimen
Burmite / Dominican Amber raw resin matrix • Body fossil / Amber inclusion (Organic resin)
Geological Period
Neogene (Miocene)
Estimated Age
15 to 20 million years
Preservation Type
Direct preservation of organic tree resin (amber), preserving microscopic details and inclusions within a polymer matrix.
Condition Assessment
Good. Solid raw chunk with natural weathering on the exterior, stable internal translucent amber sections.
Taxonomic Classification
Phylum: Unclassified, Class: Fossil Resin, Order: -
Morphological Description
Irregular chunk of fossilized tree resin displaying a conchoidal fracture pattern, deep amber-brown translucent zones, and a rough, weathered, weathered greyish crust on the upper surface.
Rock Matrix
Weathered earthy cap/matrix with partial sandstone or clay coating; lacks extensive mineralized rock encasement.
Formation & Location
Cordillera Septentrional or Cordillera Oriental, Dominican Republic
Size & Dimensions
Approximately 4 cm x 3 cm x 2.5 cm
Value & Rarity
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $150
Auction Estimate
$40 - $120
Rarity Assessment
Common
Scientific Significance
Raw amber chunks like this provide windows into ancient tropical forest ecosystems, frequently housing delicate insect and botanical inclusions of high paleobiological value.
Preparation Recommendations
Requires gentle cleaning of the weathered crust, potential cutting and polishing to reveal internal inclusions, and storage in a UV-protected, stable humidity environment to prevent oxidation and crazing.
Notable Features
Raw, unpolished outer crust contrasting with deep, warm translucent amber internals and visible flow lines in the resin.