[Rockhounds] Gemologist Finds Insect Trapped in Opal Instead of Amber

[Kreigh Tomaszewski]

On a trip to Indonesia, gemologist Brian Berger purchased an opal that
appeared to have an insect entombed inside. Insects trapped in amber are a
common-enough sight, but in a slow-forming gemstone like opal?

“Some researchers weren’t sure it was possible,” Berger told Gizmodo. “Now
we know it’s possible. Is it likely? Extremely unlikely.”

https://gizmodo.com/gemologist-finds-insect-trapped-in-opal-instead-of-ambe-1831966497