Raw Butterscotch Amber Nodule

This item is a large, raw specimen of natural amber, specifically appearing to be of the 'butterscotch' variety due to its rich, opaque honey-orange to yellow hue. The specimen is irregularly shaped with a waxy, sub-vitreous luster characteristic of fossilized tree resin. It measures approximately 2 to 3 inches in length, fitting comfortably across several fingers. The surface texture is uneven, displaying natural pits, conchoidal fracture patterns, and weathered crevices. Notable dark inclusions, possibly botanical matter or sediment trapped during its formation millions of years ago, are visible on the side and lower portions of the stone. The color density varies across the piece, from deep amber tones to lighter, more translucent areas near the ridges where light permeates the material. There are visible white surface abrasions and minor chipping consistent with river or coastal tumbling. This piece appears to be a natural rough nodule, likely of Baltic origin given the color profile, and lacks any modern mechanical polishing or carving, preserving its organic and ancient state. Its quality is indicated by the vibrant saturation of color and the substantial size of the single chunk.

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