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Fake Frog in Amber - Moscow In 2001 I purchased an amber piece with a frog inclusion. It was purchased from a dealer in the PRESIDENTHOTEL in Moscow. It's a fake. I was cheated. |
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It's rare to see an amphibian such as a frog encapsulated in amber. It's very rare. So, people in the 'Net told me I should do some simple tests. This piece flunked three tests: solvent test, buoyancy test and heat test – described here. National Geographic: Ancient Tree Frog Found Encased in Amber New York Times: Ancient Frog in Amber eBay: The truth about amber Roulette Wheel For Sale.
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