Stable Isotopes (H, C, S) and the Origin of Baltic Amber

Abstract

New results of isotope analysis of light elements (H, C and S) of a dozen Baltic amber samples are described and discussed. Carbon isotope composition was nearly constant (ca. -23$$), whereas sulphur and hydrogen varied in their isotope compositions from +4 to -28$$ and from -171 to -213$$, respectively. The formation and subsequent evolution of this material since its origin in Paleogene time until present is outlined. © 2009, Versita. All rights reserved.