In the Kaliningrad region found a unique amber nugget weighing almost 2.5 kgs. The rock was named “Winner” – in the hope of a quick victory in Russia and around the world over COVID-19. About it reports a press-service of the mining company.
At the Kaliningrad amber plant discovery consider it a good sign. The fact that unique are the stones weigh one kilogram, which are rare. The pandemic season production of amber started not in April and may, and in the first days, the experts found the “Winner”. In addition, nature has given the gem a symbolic figure, resembling a Trident or a crown.
“Winner”, and other unique amber nuggets, will go to Moscow in the Russian state Depository. There is a special Commission will assess the mineral and determine its further destiny. Stones without chips and cracks, the recognized precious, shall be kept in Gokhran. Part of the nuggets adds to the Museum collection of the Kaliningrad amber factory, the rest are sold at special auctions.
the amber in the Kaliningrad region is produced in the small village of Amber. Here is concentrated the largest Deposit in the world of the “sun stone”. Last year, Amber was extracted from the depths of more than 450 tons of amber, including 18 unique nuggets.
– a Necessary delay does not compromise the plan for the extraction of amber in the year 2020, – said General Director of the Kaliningrad amber factory Michael Zatsepin. Last year we fulfilled the plan for two months ahead of schedule. This year, the production plan is 400 tons, and we will execute it.
