Copal / Young Amber with insect inclusions Boracite which is only seen in

which is only seen in a very small percentage of pieces from Tasna

Now I'm fairly certain that there will not be any more of these amazing Wavellite specimens again

the Italian specimens have set the standard for the Alpine material

which is not common for the species

or a collector of “inclusion” specimens

Copal / Young Amber with insect inclusions Boracite which is only seen inThis rich golden Copal specimen is loaded with approximately 100 insect inclusions consisting mainly of termites (specifically termite wings) (Isoptera) a single ant (Formicidae), an ant like stone beetle (Scydmaenidae) and caddisflies (Trichoptera). One of the inclusions could be a species of spider, based upon the form, but I can't say conclusively. The piece is notably gemmy transparent and really looks good with a bit of backlighting to see in the