NZ_Fossil_Collecta Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 i bought this piece a while ago, it was listed as "amber" but is actually copal. there are a lot of insects in the piece including an ant, some weird fly-like insects, another weird insect, some kind of roach, etc. it was quite hard, and was about NZ$7. i don't know what kind of copal it is and i am hoping someone may be able to shed some light on this. I'm CRAZY about amber fossils and just as CRAZY in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paleoworld-101 Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Possibly Columbian? "In Africa, one can't help becoming caught up in the spine-chilling excitement of the hunt. Perhaps, it has something to do with a memory of a time gone by, when we were the prey, and our nights were filled with darkness..." -Eternal Enemies: Lions And Hyenas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CH4ShotCaller Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 I've seen copal from Indonesia, Columbia, Mexico and Madagascar. Your's looks like it's from Madagascar or Columbia, in that order. But, if it's harder than usual, it could be Columbian. Either way, both are usually loaded with inclusions. I've bought all of my copal from this store, prices are very reasonable and it's rough copal from Columbia. He had a lot on ebay too. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CDYQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.goldminecoinsandrelics.com%2F&ei=SDZJU-a4MOTuyAGQ4YHQDw&usg=AFQjCNHEXnRoYgNliZPize510eNjUC3YIg&sig2=bQ_NWo74aardRgAmAQm1zA&bvm=bv.64542518,d.aWc I'm still looking for an honest supplier in rough Dominican amber and have bought some very nice Baltic amber from Vermiculosus. I may have a new contact for the Dominican. PM me if you're interested or want to share supplier info. Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new. -Albert Einstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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