
Real amber? Suspicious under black light? - The Fossil Forum
Jul 22, 2021 · Hi, Purchased this Baltic Amber from Lithuania. Tried the black light test and the very clear amber turns opaque cream like color. Please see pics. Is this possibly fake? Thanks!
Scorpion in amber - Member Collections - The Fossil Forum
Feb 22, 2024 · Got a cool one for you guys: a decent sized scorpion in amber from Burma. Probably about 100 million years old. The most interesting part to me is the tail sort of curves …
Amber in petrified wood? - Fossil ID - The Fossil Forum
Oct 7, 2024 · Allegedly only seven pieces have been found, but I found a piece of petrified wood that had amber running down the top of it; and around it are scattered drops of it. I know it’s …
Real or fake Amber? - The Fossil Forum
Aug 30, 2021 · Amber isn't nearly as rare as some may think and many real specimens with insects are found and sold across the world. (More than 1% are genuine). More than 1% are …
Amber fossils and authenticity - The Fossil Forum
Jul 26, 2019 · Hi there! I wanted to ask you for your opinion on this amber fossil. Does it seems genuine to you? Would you have any recommendations what to look out for? And how …
Question about amber - Questions & Answers - The Fossil Forum
Dec 5, 2023 · True Amber often also has a debris in it too, and can have internal fractures The big pieces with scorpions, beetles or butterflies that are relatively cheap , are extant (modern) in resin
Sumatran Blue Amber - Member Collections - The Fossil Forum
Apr 11, 2014 · this just arrived in the mail today and i thought i'd show you guys, especially since sumatran amber is a new dicovery. this is a 10.1 gram semi rough piece of Blue amber from …
Polishing Amber - Fossil Preparation - The Fossil Forum
Sep 3, 2023 · You almost want a feather touch when doing this. Amber and copal for those of you that like copal is soft. So too much pressure and speed can lead to heating, cracking, or …
Beware! Fake Amber inclusions! - Is It Real? How to Recognize …
Oct 6, 2024 · Beware! Fake ,,Amber" inclusions in auction site. Real, not fossilized insects in Amber like resin. Total fake
Fine Polishing Amber - Questions & Answers - The Fossil Forum
Jan 5, 2025 · Howdy all, I've got this piece of baltic amber from my Dad's collection which I polished one side of (I loved the look of the rough, natural surface of the back side). I've gotten …