Megalodon - Fossil tooth - 5 cm - 4 cm

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This natural Otodus megalodon tooth is from the Pleistocene epoch of the Quaternary period and has dark enamel, a beige bourlette and a cream-coloured root.

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A remarkably characterful Otodus Megalodon tooth from the legendary Bone Valley in Florida, one of the world’s most iconic locations for fossil shark teeth.

What immediately sets this specimen apart is the striking contrast between the deep, dark blue to almost black enamel and the warm, cream-colored root. The crown has a beautifully dark appearance, with subtle lighter structures and natural vertical lines visible. Prominent serrations run along both cutting edges, standing out beautifully against the dark enamel.

Another distinctive detail is the well-defined beige bourlette, which forms a clear natural boundary between the crown and the root. The root itself has an attractive cream-colored tone, a robust shape, and a characteristic fossil surface texture.

The combination of almost black enamel, the light-colored bourlette, and the contrasting creamy root gives this tooth a highly recognizable and appealing Bone Valley look.

A beautiful specimen for the collector seeking an authentic Megalodon tooth from a legendary fossil locality.

A remarkably characterful Otodus Megalodon tooth from the legendary Bone Valley in Florida, one of the world’s most iconic locations for fossil shark teeth.

What immediately sets this specimen apart is the striking contrast between the deep, dark blue to almost black enamel and the warm, cream-colored root. The crown has a beautifully dark appearance, with subtle lighter structures and natural vertical lines visible. Prominent serrations run along both cutting edges, standing out beautifully against the dark enamel.

Another distinctive detail is the well-defined beige bourlette, which forms a clear natural boundary between the crown and the root. The root itself has an attractive cream-colored tone, a robust shape, and a characteristic fossil surface texture.

The combination of almost black enamel, the light-colored bourlette, and the contrasting creamy root gives this tooth a highly recognizable and appealing Bone Valley look.

A beautiful specimen for the collector seeking an authentic Megalodon tooth from a legendary fossil locality.

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
10 g
Height
5 cm
Width
4 cm
Depth
1 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
The NetherlandsVerified
250
Objects sold
97.78%
Private

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