TAS RARE Fossil AMBER From NEW MEXICO Coal Seam

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The Amber Store Not much amber comes from New Mexico, but it does exist. These are rather small pieces- not as small as your typical piece that comes from New Jersey, and much larger than Hell Creek. I purchased them several years ago from a man who lived in New Mexico. These are nice, solid, clear pieces. Not crumbly at all! You will be happy with the quality! New Mexico: small amounts found in coal. According to Grimaldi (1996), amber is found in the San Juan Basin, Fruitland Formation, 75 million year old. A definitive botanical origin of of this amber is known because the amber is found embedded in the logs of Taxodiaceae (sequoia and bald cypress). 2 grams. If you bid and win, outside of museums and universities, you'll be among the handful of people that own amber from New Mexico. From my personal collection. Chiapas amber fluoresces in UV light! Piece below is an example and is not included in this auction. The Amber Store reserves the right to use recycled packaging materials. What this means to you is that your items may arrive in boxes or envelopes that have been gently used. They may be wrapped in packaging products that also have been gently used. I do not see the point of throwing away perfectly usable materials when they have enough life to make another trip around. The landfills are already overflowing! This is not read more

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