Megalodon - Fossil tooth - 11 cm - 7.5 cm
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Otodus megalodon specimen from North America, from the Quaternary Pleistoceen period (2.58–0.0117 million years ago), naturally preserved, with a dark grey root and olive-green to gold-brown glaze on the crown, serrations all around the crown, a well-formed tip, and an overall symmetric crown; authenticity original, weight 150 g, dimensions 11 cm high, 7.5 cm wide, 2.5 cm deep.
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An exceptionally beautiful and characterful specimen of Otodus megalodon from South Carolina, USA. This tooth has a stunning natural olive-green to gold-brown color in the enamel, with distinct vertical lines running along the crown. Especially the combination of the light crown with the dark central part gives this tooth a very striking appearance.
The serrations are present around the crown and beautifully fine in texture. The tip is well formed and the overall shape of the crown is nicely symmetrical.
A real eye-catcher is the section between the crown and the root. Here there is a dark, almost black color accent visible with clear natural vertical structure. The tooth also has a very large and robust dark gray root, with a beautiful natural, rough texture. The root gives the specimen a powerful and sturdy appearance.
What makes this tooth extra interesting is that it is fully natural and unrestored. There are no artificial restorations or additions made.
A beautiful and very characterful South Carolina Megalodon specimen that sits excellently in a serious fossil collection.
An exceptionally beautiful and characterful specimen of Otodus megalodon from South Carolina, USA. This tooth has a stunning natural olive-green to gold-brown color in the enamel, with distinct vertical lines running along the crown. Especially the combination of the light crown with the dark central part gives this tooth a very striking appearance.
The serrations are present around the crown and beautifully fine in texture. The tip is well formed and the overall shape of the crown is nicely symmetrical.
A real eye-catcher is the section between the crown and the root. Here there is a dark, almost black color accent visible with clear natural vertical structure. The tooth also has a very large and robust dark gray root, with a beautiful natural, rough texture. The root gives the specimen a powerful and sturdy appearance.
What makes this tooth extra interesting is that it is fully natural and unrestored. There are no artificial restorations or additions made.
A beautiful and very characterful South Carolina Megalodon specimen that sits excellently in a serious fossil collection.
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
150 g
Height
11 cm
Width
7.5 cm
Depth
2.5 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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