Megalodon - Fossil tooth - 5 cm - 4 cm

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Otodus megalodon fossil tooth, a Megalodon specimen from Noord Amerika, dating to the Quaternary, Pleistocene (2.58–0.0117 million years ago), with a natural condition and original authenticity.

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This exceptional Otodus megalodon tooth comes from the legendary Bone Valley fossil region in Florida, USA, and immediately stands out for its unique natural appearance. The enamel displays a beautiful warm beige to golden yellow color, combined with striking blue-gray mineralization that spreads across the crown in a natural pattern.

The absolute centerpiece of this tooth is the large blue-gray patch on the enamel. The shape of this natural discoloration is exceptionally striking and almost seems as if there is a face depicted in the enamel of the Megalodon tooth. On closer look, there are clear forms that resemble eyes and the contours of a face. This is of course not an applied pattern, but a completely natural discoloration that has arisen over millions of years of mineralization and fossilization. Exactly this face-like pattern makes the specimen so special and gives the tooth a nearly mysterious appearance.

In addition to this unique drawing, the tooth features a beautiful robust triangular crown, fine serrations along both cutting edges, clear vertical growth lines, and a natural, lightly mineralized root. The various shades of beige, gold, gray, and blue together form a color combination that you don’t often encounter in Bone Valley Megalodon teeth.

The tooth is completely natural and unrestored, with no reconstructive work or added restorations. All colors, patterns and details are authentic and formed by nature.

A truly unique Bone Valley specimen in which the striking face in the enamel of this Megalodon tooth gives it an appearance that you rarely find in a fossil.

This exceptional Otodus megalodon tooth comes from the legendary Bone Valley fossil region in Florida, USA, and immediately stands out for its unique natural appearance. The enamel displays a beautiful warm beige to golden yellow color, combined with striking blue-gray mineralization that spreads across the crown in a natural pattern.

The absolute centerpiece of this tooth is the large blue-gray patch on the enamel. The shape of this natural discoloration is exceptionally striking and almost seems as if there is a face depicted in the enamel of the Megalodon tooth. On closer look, there are clear forms that resemble eyes and the contours of a face. This is of course not an applied pattern, but a completely natural discoloration that has arisen over millions of years of mineralization and fossilization. Exactly this face-like pattern makes the specimen so special and gives the tooth a nearly mysterious appearance.

In addition to this unique drawing, the tooth features a beautiful robust triangular crown, fine serrations along both cutting edges, clear vertical growth lines, and a natural, lightly mineralized root. The various shades of beige, gold, gray, and blue together form a color combination that you don’t often encounter in Bone Valley Megalodon teeth.

The tooth is completely natural and unrestored, with no reconstructive work or added restorations. All colors, patterns and details are authentic and formed by nature.

A truly unique Bone Valley specimen in which the striking face in the enamel of this Megalodon tooth gives it an appearance that you rarely find in a fossil.

Details

Number of objects
1
Specimen
Megalodon
Country of origin
North America
Geological period
Quaternary, Pleistocene (2.58 - 0.0117 million years)
Condition
Natural
Weight
20 g
Height
5 cm
Width
4 cm
Depth
1 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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Objects sold
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