The stone used to block the door for decades, unexpectedly turned out to be a billion-dollar "treasure"

Hon da dung chan cua hang chuc nam, ai ngo la

This block of amber , which dates back 38.5 to 70 million years, was discovered in a stream and is preserved at the Buzau Museum. After the old lady passed away, her heirs realized its true value. It is one of the largest blocks of amberin the world , and is of great scientific and museum significance.

Amber, also known as blood amber, is a fossilized tree resin that is millions of years old. Known for its natural beauty and warm color, amber is not only a precious jewelry but also holds many scientific and cultural values.

Amber is formed from the resin of ancient trees, mainly conifers. Over millions of years, this resin is buried underground and fossilized, creating transparent and brilliant pieces of amber.

Amber is usually yellow, orange or earthy brown, but rare blue ambers also exist.

One of the most remarkable features of amber is its ability to preserve biological specimens. Amber pieces often contain insects, plants, or even small animals that were trapped in tree resin millions of years ago. This provides scientists with valuable information about the Earth's past ecosystems and habitats.

Amber is not only used as jewelry but also has many applications in traditional medicine. According to Oriental medicine, amber has the effect of sedation, menstrual regulation, diuretic and blood stasis. In addition, amber is also believed to bring luck and protect the wearer from bad things.

Distinguishing real amber from fake amber is a big challenge. Real amber is usually low in hardness, easily scratched and has a characteristic aroma when heated. To preserve amber, avoid contact with chemicals and high temperatures.

Amber is a precious gift from nature, carrying timeless beauty and value. From small pieces of amber, we can discover many wonderful things about human history and culture.