A unique amber specimen weighing 1.5 kg was discovered at the… (самородок · уникальный · янтарь)
A unique amber specimen weighing 1.5 kg was discovered at the Kaliningrad Amber Combine, dating back about 40 million years. The find, named 'Jubilar' in honor of Kaliningrad's 80th anniversary, features a unique structure with a matte honey-colored core and transparent outer shell containing remnants of ancient tree bark and insects.
Consensus
- The amber specimen was discovered at the Kaliningrad Amber Combine
- The specimen weighs 1.5 kg and is approximately 40 million years old
- It was named 'Jubilar' in celebration of Kaliningrad's 80th anniversary
- The find has a unique structure with a matte honey-colored core and transparent outer shell containing tree bark and insects
Points of divergence
- The amber specimen was discovered at the Kaliningrad Amber Combine (which is part of Rostekh) — vesti
- The amber specimen was discovered at the Kaliningrad Amber Combine, which is part of the 'RT-Finance' holding under RosTech — kommersant
Coverage (2 sources)
- Unique amber specimen from two varieties mined in Kaliningrad — Вести
- Unique amber nugget found in Kaliningrad — Коммерсантъ