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Ancient Seas, Indonesia, Middle Miocene to end of Pliocene eras, ca. 28 to 2.6 million years ago. A nice example of a fossilized tooth from one of the ancient seas' most ferocious hunters: the megalodon shark. The triangular tooth features an enamel with gray and beige hues, dozens of tactile serrations, and several vertical striations. The slender bourlette bears additional striations, and the root has perforations formed by boring clams. The caramel, burnt ochre, and gray colors are naturally formed due to the sediment and minerals that accrued on the tooth during fossilization. Size: 3.35" W x 4.48" H (8.5 cm x 11.4 cm)

Provenance: ex-Lowcountry Geologic, Charleston, South Carolina, USA

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#167754

  • Condition: Minor nicks and abrasions to enamel, bourlette, and root, with perforations to root caused by boring clams, and several stable hairline fissures to enamel and bourlette, otherwise intact and very good. Natural and unpolished surfaces. Great surface smoothness and preservation to colors throughout.

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