RARE Green Amber Copal Crystal with Fossilized Plant Matter, 25g, New Find, Cycle of Life, Ancient Wisdom, Cimitarra, Colombia R347
Here is a superb, natural Green Copal Amber crystal from a recent find in Cimitarra, Colombia.
Copal is a name given to resin from the Protium copal tree. As the tree naturally exudes this resin and it hardens over time, it forms "crystals" in which plant matter and insects become trapped and "frozen" in time.
What makes the crystals from this find so special is that they have a mild greenish hue, which comes from spending time in the marshy environments in which they are found amidst decaying organic matter. A *very* small amount of this Green Copal Amber is found each year (only around 12 - 13 Kilograms), making it an extreme rarity.
These crystals are 100% natural, purchased directly from the source and of the highest quality we have ever seen. More often than not, they include a variety of fossilized plant and insect matter within. Each has been meticulously hand-polished to bring out the luster and to display the fossilized plant and animal matter within. These crystals hold a strong connection to both the Sun and the Earth, as well as a connection to all that is living and was once living. They carry one of the most powerful capabilities of clearing heavy energies from a space, especially the crystals that contain fossilized organic matter.
(*We have provided a bit of information distinguishing the differences between "Amber" and "Copal" at the end of the listing here, as there are some distinctions mostly pertaining to age).
ABOUT THIS CRYSTAL
One of our favorite pieces from this small find! This is an exceptional Copal Amber crystal, with a magnificent greenish-yellow, chartreuse hue. It's almost got a bit of a "glow" to it. The clarity is such that it allows us to peer inside and see all the unique inclusions within. When backlit, as in Photos 1, 6-7, we can really get a sense of that vibrant color.
In this piece, the inclusions feature a unique wealth of vegetation with different colors and textures. It's a superb aesthetic view inside, like a little terrarium!
The form is pyramidal in nature, with a flat base that allows it to sit upright on its own (see Photo 5). There are a few minor surface hairline "cracks" that can be seen on both of the broad sides of this piece. These have occurred in most of the pieces from this find, and do not at all threaten the integrity of the piece.
A superb one from this rare find!
MEASUREMENTS:
Approx 1.5" T x 1.5" W x 1" D
Weight: 25g
**Please note Copal does not have the same level of hardness as other crystals, so it can scuff and scratch. It is advised to be very gentle when handling it and to not keep at extreme temperatures.
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*ABOUT COPAL / AMBER (Scientific)
Copal is a name given to resin from the Protium copal tree. As the tree naturally exudes this resin and it hardens over time, it forms these "crystals" in which plant matter and insects become trapped and "frozen" in time.
There are many scientific resources available that explain the differences between "Copal" and "Amber," but for our purposes here and the purpose of brevity, basically: "Copal" is "young Amber" and "Amber" is "old Copal." While Amber from the Baltic region can be 35-90 million years old, Colombian Copal (Amber) is generally less than 250 years old (though it can range up to 10,000 years old). Copal is also physically "softer" in hardness than Amber. So scientifically, Copal is too young to be considered Amber though they share many of the same basic characteristics.
Copal can often be identified if it becomes sticky when a drop of organic solvent, such as alcohol or acetone, is applied, or if it shows very little color change under a short-wave UV light. Buyers should beware of faked Amber with perfectly preserved modern insects encased. Over 1000 extinct animal species and various types of plant matter have been identified in Amber, but whole specimens are extraordinarily unique, usually in museums and are quite expensive.
*ABOUT COPAL / AMBER (Metaphysically)
Copal (Amber) holds a very deep connection to the Sun and to the Earth, as well as a connection to all that is living and was once living. The thread that carries through the cycles of life and death and rebirth. It possesses an energy that attunes to ancient wisdom and can be a powerful ally for past life recall, as well as divination into the past, accessing the genetic lessons and experiences that the Earth holds in its DNA.
Copal (Amber) is incredibly useful for clearing heavy energy in living spaces (especially if the crystal has fossilized organic matter), as well as in breaking unhealthy family and relationship patterns. Is an ideal crystal for cleansing and reactivating the chakras, particularly the Sacral and Solar Plexus Chakras. It emits a bright, soothing energy conducive to health and well-being, and is excellent for those recovering from an illness or injury, or those who are working through a grieving process.
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