Megalodon - Fossil tooth - 12.5 cm - 8.5 cm

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Otodus megalodon tooth, a Megalodon specimen from Sukabumi, West Java, Indonesia, dated to the Quaternary–Pleistocene (2.58–0.0117 million years ago), natural and original, weighing 200 g with dimensions 12.5 × 8.5 × 3.5 cm.

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This impressive 12.5 cm Otodus megalodon is a beautiful example of the exceptional fossils from Sukabumi, West Java (Indonesia). The specimen is completely natural and unrestored; no glue, reconstructions, or updated parts, exactly as nature has preserved it for millions of years.

The first glance immediately falls on the distinctive ivory-white crown with warm honey and golden-yellow accents. This striking color combination arises from a unique mineralization process during fossilization and belongs to the less common color variants of Indonesian Megalodon teeth. As a result, the tooth has an elegant and exclusive look that immediately stands out among the more typical dark specimens.

The crown is broad and powerful with a sharp point and finely preserved serrations along nearly the entire cutting edge. The natural luster of the enamel accentuates the subtle growth lines and gives the tooth a vivid appearance. The massive root is intact and beautifully fossilized, with a robust texture that nicely contrasts with the light crown.

With its impressive size, exceptional color, and fully original condition, this fossil represents everything collectors seek in a high-quality Megalodon tooth: authenticity, aesthetics, and rarity.

An exceptionally beautiful museum-worthy piece with a rare light color, excellent preservation, and a strong presence, a true eye-catcher that easily stands out within any serious Megalodon collection.

This impressive 12.5 cm Otodus megalodon is a beautiful example of the exceptional fossils from Sukabumi, West Java (Indonesia). The specimen is completely natural and unrestored; no glue, reconstructions, or updated parts, exactly as nature has preserved it for millions of years.

The first glance immediately falls on the distinctive ivory-white crown with warm honey and golden-yellow accents. This striking color combination arises from a unique mineralization process during fossilization and belongs to the less common color variants of Indonesian Megalodon teeth. As a result, the tooth has an elegant and exclusive look that immediately stands out among the more typical dark specimens.

The crown is broad and powerful with a sharp point and finely preserved serrations along nearly the entire cutting edge. The natural luster of the enamel accentuates the subtle growth lines and gives the tooth a vivid appearance. The massive root is intact and beautifully fossilized, with a robust texture that nicely contrasts with the light crown.

With its impressive size, exceptional color, and fully original condition, this fossil represents everything collectors seek in a high-quality Megalodon tooth: authenticity, aesthetics, and rarity.

An exceptionally beautiful museum-worthy piece with a rare light color, excellent preservation, and a strong presence, a true eye-catcher that easily stands out within any serious Megalodon collection.

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Number of objects
1
Specimen
Megalodon
Country of origin
Indonesia
Geological period
Quaternary, Pleistocene (2.58 - 0.0117 million years)
Condition
Natural
Weight
200 g
Height
12.5 cm
Width
8.5 cm
Depth
3.5 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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Objects sold
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