Fossilized Wood in Matrix / Amber-bearing Nodule
Conifer wood cf. Agathoxylon • Permineralized body fossil and potential resin matrix
Geological Period
Cretaceous
Estimated Age
66 to 145 million years
Preservation Type
Permineralization with organic resin retention
Condition Assessment
Fair, raw unpolished nodule with natural weathering and broken margins
Taxonomic Classification
Kingdom: Plantae, Division: Pinophyta, Class: Pinopsida
Morphological Description
Dark, amorphous nodular specimen showing rough surface texture with embedded amber-colored resin pockets and wood tissue remnants visible along fractured cross-sections.
Rock Matrix
Dark organic-rich mudstone and associated amber resin matrix
Formation & Location
Baltic region or North American Cretaceous amber-bearing deposits
Size & Dimensions
Approximately 5 cm x 4 cm x 3 cm
Value & Rarity
Estimated Market Value
20 to 50 USD
Auction Estimate
15 to 40 USD
Rarity Assessment
Common
Scientific Significance
Provides evidence of ancient conifer forests, resin production, and paleoenvironmental conditions during the Mesozoic era.
Preparation Recommendations
Requires careful grinding and polishing to reveal internal wood grain or potential amber inclusions, stored in stable humidity to prevent matrix degradation.
Notable Features
Translucent amber-toned resin pockets embedded within a dense, dark sedimentary matrix displaying contrasting textures.