This Dominican Amber gemstone contains
a rare superb complete large blooming Hymenaea flower along with
a several small insects. This is one of the finest blooming
flower specimens we have seen. This large flower measures approximately
24mm. This flower specimen has been examined by paleoentomologists
at the American Museum of Natural in New York City. Identifications
of the source of the amber are based on chemical "fingerprints"
and on the whole and partial flowers, leaves and fruits found
in the amber. Fourteen species of Hymenaea are found today throughout
the Caribbean tropical South America. In the Dominican Republic,
Hymenaea trees are called algarrobo and the resin is called peruvia.
Detritus and wafted plant and tree material are abundant in ambers,
but complete nicely preserved botanical inclusions are rare.
Complete flowers are rare in amber, most of the flowers found
in Dominican amber are flowers of the extinct amber tree the
algarrobo. There are 3 or 4 different types of flowers that are
often found in Dominican amber. Their classification is based
on the reproductive organs, one type is distinguished by 40 to
50 stamens which makes a profuse tangle in amber, this is an
Acacia flower. Another type is a short flower with 4 stamens,
this is probably the flower of the Dominican "amber tree"
Hymenaea protera, whose nearest living relative
is the "algarrobo" in the same genus found mostly in
the eastern part of the Dominican Republic. Flowers from the
following families have been identified in Dominican amber, Bombacaceaa
(balsa and baobab family) Euphorbiaceae (euphorbs - cassava and
poinsettia), Hippocrataceae, Leguminosae (the pea family), Meliaceae
(mahogany family), Myristicaceae (nutmeg family) and Thymeliaceae.
To view photos
of our some of our amber excavations in the blue amber mines
in mountains of the Dominican Republic click here
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This specimen is offered here for $1250.00 No Reserve, complete
satisfaction guaranteed.Money orders, cashier's checks, personal
checks and paypal payments welcomed. We acquire our amber directly
from the Dominican Republic amber mines east of the world famous
La Toca amber mine. These specimens do not go through any middle
men, we obtain them at the mine from the miners or from the mine
owners. If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase
please return it to us within 7 days for a complete refund. Buyer
pays $4.00 for shipping, if shipment is outside the USA, shipping
and insurance will be based on the destination country. Good
Luck! |
