Amber var: Burmite (large specimen)

Item Description

The term "Burmite" has been used for the rich reddish colored variety of Amber which was first reported from the Hukawng Valley in Myanmar. The distinguising aspect of "Burmmite" is that it does not contain succinic acid like Baltic Amber, though succinic acid may not be an original component of amber, but rather a degradation product of abietic acid. Here we have an impressive large natural "Burmite" specimen, with excellent internal gemminess, showing a rich red-orange hue internally. A fantastic big piece of this seldom seen material. The specimen weighs 262.2 grams. These are RARE on the market, and quite valuable and sought after, especially in THIS size. I'm told, since very little has come out in many years. If you're a fan of Amber, don't pass this set up as you may never get another chance to get anything of this size and quality from Myanmar again. Mining has been completely shut down throughout Myanmar due to civil unrest, and what little is coming out is priced much higher than it was in the past, so the days of "Old Burma" might be behind us in terms of the price of minerals/gems. Valued $3,000.