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Pretty Fossilized North American Megalodon Tooth
Pretty Fossilized North American Megalodon Tooth
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Description
Ancient Seas, North America, South Carolina, Middle Miocene to end of Pliocene eras, ca. 28 to 1.5 million years ago. A beautiful and near perfect fossilized tooth from the mighty prehistoric shark, the megalodon! The enamel is unpolished and glossy due to the fossilization process, and the coloration is also a natural occurrence. The gray and black throughout the enamel, bourlette, and root are from the minerals present in the sediment and water as the tooth aged. This fossil demonstrates the great tearing capability these sharks had; there are serrations along the edges that run from root to pointed tip. By thrashing the head side-to side, these megalodons could easily rip flesh from bone - despite this frightening revelation, the serrations and enamel are pleasantly tactile! This is a remarkably well-preserved tooth, and a delightful addition to anyone looking to add or build a prehistoric collection. Size: 3.91" L x 3.03" W (9.9 cm x 7.7 cm)

Provenance: private Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, USA collection

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Condition
Excellent condition! Minor nicks to serrated edges, but most are intact. Root is in great condition with a stable fissure from fossilization process. Some chipping and to enamel near bourlette and on root on verso. Natural and unpolished enamel!
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Pretty Fossilized North American Megalodon Tooth

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