- “Bringing The Past, Into the Future”
- +44 (0) 1204 388754
£2.07 – £2.30 ex VAT
Amber from Sarawak, Borneo, these mineral and fossil specimens are found in the ancient coal measures around Indonesia, a variation known as glessite, this amber is from the Tertiary period, 15 to 25 million years old and is much harder than Baltic amber. It has a distinct brown colour but once under shortwave UV lighting, emits a pale blue which is calming to the eyes. Supplied in a card tray with a label.
We ship to all 50 states, Washington DC.
All orders are shipped with a UPS tracking number.
Always free shipping for orders over US $200.
During sale periods and promotions the delivery time may be longer than normal.
Elessi will accept exchanges and returns of unworn and unwashed garments within 30 days of the date of purchase (14 days during the sales period), on presentation of the original till receipt at any store where the corresponding collection is available within the country of purchase.
Your return will usually be processed within a week to a week and a half. We’ll send you a Return Notification email to notify you once the return has been completed.
Please allow 1-3 business days for refunds to be received to the original form of payment once the return has been processed.
Give us a shout if you have any other questions and/or concerns.
Email: contact@mydomain.com
Phone: +1 (23) 456 789
Amber is the fossilised form of biological material, tree sap, it is estimated to be from the Tertiary Period, making it between 15 to 25 million years old, making it younger than world famous Baltic amber,but still older than copal. However, this particular variant has other interesting features, it’s almost opaque and has a brown glassy texture, it is a variant known as glessite, which is actually harder than Baltic amber. It also has excellent fluorescent properties, when exposed under shortwave UV lighting, it shines a vibrant, calming blue colour, the complete opposite of its colour under natural light. This has made this variation of amber much sought after around the world. The specimens are found in prehistoric coal measures in the Indonesian region, these pieces come from Sarawak, Borneo, supplied in card trays with a label.
Weight | 180 g |
---|---|
Specimen Size | 1.5" x 1.5", 2" x 2", 3" x 3", 4" x 3", Medium (Roughly 3" x 2") |
|
|
0% |
|
|
0% |
|
|
0% |
|
|
0% |
|
|
0% |
Copal (Trachylobium Verrucosum), which is a form of resin younger than amber. These mineral speicmens from Cap D’Ambre, Madagascar are utpo 1 million years old and may contain plant and insect fossils, supplied with a free magnifier lens, this younger variant of amber is available in two sizes, supplied in a card tray with a data lable.
Out of stock
An 18 inch long genuine Baltic amber gemstone necklace made out of small tumbled chips of the material which has a high polish. The pieces are a golden yellow colour, semi transparent and emit a golden glow in the right light. An excellent jewellery piece for your self or for a loved one.
Out of stock
Fluorescent amber from Sarawak, Borneo, these mineral and fossil specimens are found in the ancient coal measures around Indonesia, a variation known as glessite, this amber is from the Tertiary period, 15 to 25 million years old and is much harder than Baltic amber. It has a distinct brown colour but once under shortwave UV lighting, emits a pale green/yellow colour with some inclusions of blue. Available in one size only, 1.5 x 1.5″, supplied in a card tray with a label.
In this book the authors combine their individual skills to bring some of the world’s best preserved and unusual specimens into the public domain. Dr. David Penney of the Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Manchester is a renowned amber palaeobiologist, Dr. David Green is an honorary re-searcher at the University of Manchester and the National Museum Wales and an expert in photomicroscopy. The result is a spectacular collection of photographs combined with authoritative text, covering all the arthropods orders likely to be encountered as fossils in Amber. In addition to explaining how best to photograph amber inclusions, the accompanying text provides interesting background information regarding identification, biology and palaeontology of the figured specimens.
*Reviewers Comment:
This book has opened up a ‘whole new world’ in the study of insects in amber. The photographs show incredible detail and clarity, and this book is a ‘must have’ for anyone interested in amber inclusions.
B. D. Roberts*
Title: Fossils in Amber:
Sub: Remarkable snapshots of prehistoric forest life
Author(s): Penney & Green
Publisher: Siri Scientific Press
Published: 2011
Out of stock
Baryte mineral specimens collected form Somerset in the UK, exhibiting a bladed crystal habit or massive form, the dense specimens are an off white, yellow or brown colour due to staining from hematite (iron ore), available in various sizes, ideal for educational use.
Out of stock
gypsum satin spar with an orange colouration, found in Morocco, these mineral specimens exhibit excellent fibrous texture and a silky lustre, along with the unusual orange colour, makes these particular samples very sought after simply just for their unique appearance. Available in 2″ x 2″ size pieces only and supplied in a card tray with a label.
Desert rose mineral specimens composed from gypsum found in Tunisia, the samples are composed of numerous crystals which resemble ‘petals’ which are randomly orientated, thus giving them a rose flower effect. Specimens are supplied in a 1.5″ x 1.5″ card tray or as approximately 1 cm diameter pieces in 1″ magnifier boxes with an information label.
Milky quartz mineral specimens from Iveland, Norway, collected by staff, these samples have a fine crystalline texture and are in a massive form. Translucent, they have a pale grey, milky white colour and are sometimes known as snow quartz or simply quartz. Available in 3 sizes and supplied in a card tray with a label.
100 in stock
Specular hematite mineral specimens from Florence Mine, Egremont, Cumbria. They are on a massive hematite matrix, black in colour with a metallic lustre giving the samples a silver, shimmering appearance. The specularite has excellent but small anhedral crystal habits. Available in a range of sizes, the pieces will come supplied in a card tray with label.
Out of stock
Bytownite basalt is another variation of the common Basalt rock. These particular samples come from Cumbria and are available in a range of sizes.
198 in stock
Chalcopyrite mineral samples from Morocco, exhibiting typical yellow brassy colour with a metallic lustre. Lower grade when compared to our Norwegian stock but also includes occurrences of bornite which is a blue colour. Samples are available in 3 sizes, each supplied in a labelled card tray.
200 in stock
Chalcocite is a soft (2.5 – 3 on Moh’s scale) copper sulphide mineral from mexico. The specimens are in a massive form, meaning the crystals are too small to see any crystal habit. However, the specimens still exhibit a metallic lustre. Available in various sizes.
Out of stock
Cleavelandite mineral specimens available in various sizes, a variation of albite, it is pale green or an off white colour, these pieces come from Evje in Southern Norway and exhibit a massive form of cleavelandite. Specimens may also come with accessory minerals such as smokey quartz or other feldspars.
Out of stock
Galena with massive baryte from Morocco, showing the two contrasting colours of the off white baryte and metallic blue galena mineral specimens together, both are quite dense yet extremely fragile, these samples were collected from Morocco and available in 3 sizes.
Out of stock
Sulphur mineral specimens (also spelt sulfur) from Bolivia, these fine crystalline masses give off a pungent odour as expected of this mineral and have a pale yellow colouration to them. They formed in volcanic zones and are excellent for the more serious collector. Available in one size only and supplied in a card tray with a data label.
13 in stock
Salt Pseudomorphs on a limy marl matrix collected from the Triassic Aust Cliff in Avon. Numerous cubic imprints can be identified on the limy marl substrate of these specimens; they serve as interesting educational pieces.
20 in stock
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.