HQRP-Crystal 31mm Copal w/Insects: Beetles, Moth, Bugs, Fossilized Tree Inclusions Natural Authentic Fossil Insectopia Mineral Stone - Madagascar You will receive exactly this Copal with Insects - 31mm x 19mm x 15mm / 1 1/4 x 3/4 x 5/8 Inches; 4g / 0.14 oz / 20 Carat (see photo, stand not included)! Copal is a type of resin produced from plant sap, often from members of the genus Copaifera. The term is particularly identified with the aromatic tree resins used by the cultures of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica as ceremonially burned incense and other purposes. The term copal describes subfossil resinous substances in an intermediate stage of polymerization and hardening between more "gummy" resins and amber. The word copal is derived from the Nahuatl language word copalli, meaning "incense". Chemical Formula: amorphous organic material fossilized resin; Hardness: 2; Transparency: Transparent To Translucent; Colors: yellow, orange and brown; Copal can be thought of as 'baby amber.' Like its much older counterpart, it is a hardened resin that originated as tree sap. Copal is similar in both appearance and chemistry to amber. Opinions vary from source to source as to when copal becomes amber, but the general consensus is that organic resin younger than 10 million years old is copal, while anything older is amber. As amber can be as old as 360 million years old, copal is substantially younger. (The above information is provided solely for informational purpose. Kindly note that all stones are offered for decorative purposes only. Please, handle your stones with great care, do not grind or crumble them, do not dip or add them into your food or drink, do not use any parts of them in any elixirs, potions, lotions etc. Always make sure you wash your hands before and after working with your crystals.)