Description:

Ancient Seas, Middle Miocene to end of Pliocene eras, ca. 28 to 2.6 million years old. A lovely and sizable tooth from a megalodon shark that has undergone the processes of fossilization. The deep, V-shaped enamel features incredibly lustrous gray, beige, and brown hues that have been heavily polished to reveal the underlying enamel matrix. The broad bourlette exhibits several vertical striations as a result of fossilization, and the sturdy root exemplifies how the tooth would have been affixed within the animal's mouth. The coloration on the verso is unpolished to showcase its natural hues. Size: 3.56" W x 4.92" H (9 cm x 12.5 cm)

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

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#167753

  • Condition: Minor abrasions and nicks to enamel, bourlette, and root, with chips along some serrations, otherwise intact and very good. Great polished surfaces throughout.

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