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Beetle specimen in amber from the Hukawng Valley, Myanmar, dating to about 99 million years ago in the mid‑Cretaceous, with natural condition and original authenticity.

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A rare beetle specimen

Place of Origin and Age: Originating from the Hukawng Valley in northern Myanmar, formed approximately 99 million years ago during the mid-Cretaceous period.
· Physical Properties: The hardest amber in the world (Mohs hardness 2.5-3)
· Scientific Value: Museum of extinct species

· Rich Inclusions: As of 2018, 1,192 new species of plants and animals have been discovered, including rare specimens such as dinosaur feathers, ancient birds, lizards, and frogs.
· Unique Preservation: Capable of preserving the three-dimensional form and even soft tissues of organisms, providing direct evidence for the study of biological evolution.

We use PE boxes to store each piece of amber, ensuring its safety and ease of collection.

A rare beetle specimen

Place of Origin and Age: Originating from the Hukawng Valley in northern Myanmar, formed approximately 99 million years ago during the mid-Cretaceous period.
· Physical Properties: The hardest amber in the world (Mohs hardness 2.5-3)
· Scientific Value: Museum of extinct species

· Rich Inclusions: As of 2018, 1,192 new species of plants and animals have been discovered, including rare specimens such as dinosaur feathers, ancient birds, lizards, and frogs.
· Unique Preservation: Capable of preserving the three-dimensional form and even soft tissues of organisms, providing direct evidence for the study of biological evolution.

We use PE boxes to store each piece of amber, ensuring its safety and ease of collection.

Details

Geological period
Cretaceous (145 - 66 million years)
Condition
Natural
Authenticity
Original/official
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