Evancarstedt Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Hm. This looks like a resin-based creation using a modern crab. It is a common practice in preserving insects, arachnids, reptiles, various sea creatures, and even small mammals as well for display, but I have my doubts this is an amber fossil. 1 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evancarstedt Posted September 17, 2019 Author Share Posted September 17, 2019 Yeah I thought is was copal a little while after I bought it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 One way to tell for certain is to heat a sewing needle and poke the back end. If the material melts, you'll know it isn't amber. Still, a nice display piece. I have one of a scorpion I purchased cheaply, but the seller was up front that it was a modern specimen cast in resin. ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evancarstedt Posted September 17, 2019 Author Share Posted September 17, 2019 Mine just had a sticker that said Amber resin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Evancarstedt said: Mine just had a sticker that said Amber resin Amber( colored) resin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evancarstedt Posted September 17, 2019 Author Share Posted September 17, 2019 16 minutes ago, caldigger said: Amber( colored) resin! Yes, is that good or bad that it said resin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 I would say bad in this case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evancarstedt Posted September 17, 2019 Author Share Posted September 17, 2019 Ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 If you are thinking of purchasing more items, why dont you post a quick pic on here and get some feedback on authenticity before plucking down your hard earned cash. A "second opinion" if you will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evancarstedt Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 Yes that is a smart idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pemphix Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 As said no amber. Fake (resin). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El_Hueso Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 17 hours ago, caldigger said: Amber( colored) resin! THIIS! I have run into this many times with sellers, not just with fossils but many other items especially with online sellers. I do a lot of chainmail armor/jewelry/ren fest work and one of our biggest issues is sellers stating an item is "iron/silver/gold" etc and selling it for a high price when they just mean that it is colored iron/silver/gold... Buyer Beware! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facehugger Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Also - a real amber chunk that size with such a perfect crab in it would likely go for thousands of dollars if it were the real deal, most likely... Any price less than thousands would be a red flag for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daves64 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 The shape & look of the "amber" exterior looks off as well. Almost like it was poured into a candle mold with wax still clinging to the inside. Accomplishing the impossible means only that the boss will add it to your regular duties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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