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Different sizes and spiders.
Approx. 6 x 3 cm irregular shape! Artificial amber with inclusion. 40 g
This excellent facsimile amber variety made from polyberne (artificial amber) contains an impressive spider inclusion that would have been created approximately 140 million years ago. The art amber is of high quality and has a beautiful translucent golden color. The spider inclusion is well preserved and can be seen in impressive detail. This piece is a unique collector's item for fossil and mineral lovers.
Can be worn as an amulet, pendant or key ring!Polybern is an artificially produced, amber-like gemstone in the GDR that consists of yellow polyester and amber pieces or powder. The name is a portmanteau of the names polyester resin and amber. Polybern was produced by VEB Ostseeschmuck primarily in the 1970s, when the then Soviet Union massively restricted its amber deliveries. At times, Polybern was also sold under the trade name Bernit.
Polyberne has a higher specific density than real amber (mainly between 1.21 and 1.27, but also significantly less with a higher amber content). The refractive index of 1.53 is identical to that of natural amber. If you scratch the surface of polybern with a steel needle, a smooth scratch furrow is created; the chips are easily removable. With natural amber, splinters and a correspondingly chipped scratch furrow are formed.
