Copal with Insect Inclusions
at-auction$ 20
- Locality
- Nosy Varika, Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region, Madagascar
- Dimensions
- 7.5 x 1 x 0.9 cm
- Size class
- Small Cabinet
- SID
- K494
Fossilized tree sap containing inclusions of well preserved insects. There are all kinds of bugs in here including small flying insects and a large bug that appears to be a cockroach a full 2cm long including antenae. Copal is similar to amber, but younger in age. This copal is from the tree species Hymenaea verrucosa and believed to be from the Quaternary Period. Polished on all sides, what's not to like about prehistoric bugs in Copal?