Amber - The Natural Time Capsule - Paperback - 1998

An overview of the prehistoric substance amber and its fossilized inclusions, this text describes how it is formed from the resin of ancient trees and where it is found. It tells how to distinguish genuine amber from fake, describes its uses, and recounts the search for DNA from insect inclusions.
Year of publication: 1998
Pagination: 72 pages, colour illustrations, glossary, index, further reading
Format: Paperback
Serie: Earth S.