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Rare and Well-Preserved Basilosaurus Molar

This impressive Basilosaurus molar is beautifully preserved, offering a captivating glimpse into the prehistoric oceans of the Eocene epoch. A true collector’s piece, it highlights the power and history of one of the earliest fully aquatic whales.

About Basilosaurus:
Basilosaurus was a massive marine predator that lived approximately 40 to 34 million years ago. Despite its name, which means "king lizard," it was actually an early whale—one of the first cetaceans fully adapted to life in the ocean. With its elongated body and powerful jaws, it was a formidable hunter, preying on fish and smaller marine mammals. It represents a crucial stage in the evolution from land-dwelling ancestors to modern whales.

Details:
Exceptional condition, with well-defined enamel and structure

Rare and highly collectible, ideal for enthusiasts or museums

Comes in a display box for protection and presentation

A remarkable fossil from an iconic prehistoric predator—an unmissable opportunity for collectors and fossil enthusiasts alike.

Paleogene, Eocene (56 - 33.9 million years) - Morocco

Molar tooth of Basilosaurus - Fossil tooth - Basilosaurus sp. - 6.7 cm - 2.5 cm

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Fossilised animal

Fossil tooth

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Fossil teeth

Fossil matrix

Fossil skeleton

Fossilised shell

Fossil cabochon

Fossil plate matrix

Raw mineral

Fossilised plant

Metaphysical stones

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Carved mineral

Fossil mortality plate

Fossil vertebra bone

Fossil bone

Fossilised claw

Fossilised jaw

Fossil carapace

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Necklace

Necklace with pendant

Fossil mandible bone

Country of origin

Morocco

Madagascar

Indonesia

Asia

China

Lebanon

Brazil

Myanmar

Netherlands

North America

U.S.

Russia

Turkey

Baltic states

Canada

Africa

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Material

Silver

Gold-plated

Gender

Women

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Condition

Natural

Restored

Enhanced

As new - unused

Reassembled

Excellent condition - barely used with minimal signs of wear

Manipulated

Composed

Reconstructed

Good condition

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

Fair condition

Period

Cretaceous, Upper (100.5 - 66 million years)

Cretaceous (145 - 66 million years)

Neogene, Miocene (23.03 - 5.33 million years)

Quaternary, Pleistocene (2.58 - 0.0117 million years)

Devonian (419.2 - 358.9 million years)

Paleogene, Eocene (56 - 33.9 million years)

Jurassic (201.3 - 145 million years)

Jurassic, Lower (201.3 - 174.1 million years)

Neogene (23.03 - 2.58 million years)

Triassic (251.9 - 201.3 million years)

Cretaceous, Lower (145 - 100.5 million years)

Jurassic, Upper (163.5 - 145 million years)

Devonian, Middle (393.3 - 382.7 million years)

Ordovician (485.4 - 443.8 million years)

Jurassic, Middle (174.1 - 163.5 million years)

Triassic, Upper (237 - 201.3 million years)

Cambrian (541 - 485.4 million years)

Triassic, Lower (251.9 - 247.2 million years)

Quaternary (2.58 - 0 million years)

Carboniferous (358.9 - 298.9 million years)

Silurian (443.8 - 419.2 million years)

Neogene, Pliocene (5.33 - 2.58 million years)

Ordovician, Upper (458.4 - 443.8 million years)

Cenozoic (66 - 0 million years)

Paleogene, Paleocene (66 - 56 million years)

Stone

Coral

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Blood Coral

Carnelian

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No laboratory report

Style

Ancient Egypt, Late Period

Baroque

Old European cut

Oval

Exact colour

White

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Labradorite

Amethyst

Malachite

Quartz

Mineral form

Freeform

Obelisk

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Sphere

Pearl surface quality

Clean

Lightly spotted

Pearl luster

Good

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Medium (17 - 18 cm)

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1900-2000

Before 1400

Treatment

Conserved

Polished

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Trilobite

Ammonite

Megalodon

Dinosaur

Mosasaur

Fish

Woolly Mammoth

Burmese amber

Fossil

Marine reptile

Spinosaur

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