Amber is a fossilized resin that came from the sap of a particular tree that is now extinct and was suspended inside it. Sometimes, small insects or pieces from the earths surface are fossilized inside it. Insect fossils trapped inside are usually ants, flies, wasps, etc. It is very exotic to find large insects like butterflies, moths, mantises, etc. More interesting enough is when you find tarantulas, millipedes, frogs, and even lizards.
Amber history
Amber is one of the oldest and the first specimen ever made as jewelry. Some archeologists found evidences that aged for about 40,000 years. With its fine golden brown color, Ambers were never considered as minerals but as organic compounds because they lack certain structures like crystalline which is an important factor to be identified as a mineral.
One of the oldest amber specimens are found around regions of the Baltic Sea.
Evidence has it that amber was once used to beautify the surroundings as decorations during the Stone age. Ancient people consider amber as a sort of talisman that brings protection to its wearer.
Amber Formation
For an amber to be formed, it must endure long...