Rumanite
Rumanite is a rare variety of fossilized tree resin (amber), known for its deep reddish to brownish hues. It is found exclusively in Romania, particularly in the sandstone deposits of the Buzău River system near the village of Colți in Buzău County.[1][2]
Rumanite was first classified by geologist Oscar Helm, to differentiate it from other types of amber.[3][4]
References
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- ^ "Rock Used as Doorstop for Years Found to Be Worth More Than $1 Million". Geology In. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ Costa, Raúl Sánchez (2024-09-03). "Elderly Romanian woman used amber nugget worth over $1 million as a doorstop for decades". EL PAÍS English. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
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