What are organic inclusions?
Life! Organic inclusions, simply put, are bits of prehistoric organic debris suspended in a preserved state within the amber. Amber is essentially petrified tree resin that at one time was just as fluid and sticky as tree resin that you would find on trees today. Eons ago, while the tree resin was still fresh, bits of organic debris such as leaves, bits of wood, and even insects that came into contact with the tree resin would stick to and sometimes become immersed in the resin. As this resin petrified over time, it hardened into what we today call amber. Because of the unique nature of amber, these organic materials remain perfectly preserved within the amber they are encased in. Organic inclusions, especially insects, are extremely rare and thus extremely valuable.
