5.6 Otodus Megalodon shark tooth fossil 100% authentic, no resto or repair

Description: 5.6 long x 4.6 wide, Red/Orange Indonesia Otodus Megalodon shark tooth fossil, 100% authentic and natural, NO restoration, NO alterations NO glue and absolutely NO repairs of any kind. Although there are a few flaws with this tooth their are some rare exceptionally beautiful characteristics that more then make up for those flaws in my opinion. Lets start with the flaws since there is not many! So yes, there is some mild root erosion on the display side (back of tooth) in the center and to your left side upper corner of root ear. I took pictures of the root from many different angles so hopefully you can see everything well. Now lets talk about the other 95% of this tooth which is nothing less then spectacular. First ill talk about color the last 2 photos are the measurements on a caliper but also show the red color when the tooth was first found about a year ago and was still wet but the rest of the photos are current and were taken after the tooth had fully dried, now the enamel color on display side (back) is a mix of dark medium and light orange tones with some pretty cool thin light gray tiger like stripes that run vertically down towards the tip, the enamel quality and preservation is exquisite, there are only a couple hydration cracks that are so thin you can barely feel them, the gloss layer of this tooth is fully intact and shines like a mirror however I took pictures at angles where the gloss was not shining in order not to block color and other details, next the bourlette is 99% complete and flows seamlessly to the enamel in most areas, near the root center is the only tiny imperfection where less then a couple millimeters of bourlette peel is present, the orange red black and white spotted pattern is stunning, rarer and one of my favorites of all the teeth I own, I will definitely miss seeing it! Now lets flip to the non display side (front) which is simply immaculate root, crown, serrations to tip, the preservation is near perfect, the root on this side is fully intact and near flawless with no hydration cracks and only one tiny less then pea sized erosion spot the enamel quality is same as the reverse side has some minor hydration cracks between root and enamel, there is a slightly larger variety of colors on this side including red on the upper crown area, 2-3 different shades of orange, the same gray stripes and then there is a faint but easy too see teal line running horizontally against the root edge. The next incredible and rare feature I want to point out are the cusps, specifically the one to your right when looking at display side, early to mid Miocene megs can have very tiny barely developed but noticeable cusps leftover from its predecessors (chubutensis and angustidens) the right cusp on this tooth though is too large for a meg and is closer to chub size has massive sharp serrations and is triangular in shape, the left cusp however is slightly too small for a chub is meg sized and rounded in shape! Along with these cool cusp comes a fully serrated cutting edge complete with a great tip, not a single serration is even slightly worn, all are full length, sharp and ready to cut your next sandwich or slice through a steak with ease lol. I store all my teeth in a plastic tote (close to air tight) I maintain air humidity inside at 50% then teeth are separately wrapped in bubble wrap, this method helps preserve color and prevent damage such as enamel/root cracking, peal and brittleness and erosion. If you store or display this tooth at 30% humidity or lower it may have a mild effect on color, Low humidity can also cause further damage such as brittleness and peel over time. So I recommend that you keep the room or storage container humidity above 30% and below 60% if possible. When humidity is above 50% the color becomes more intense, vibrant and a darker in shade however at an above 60% allows moisture absorption causing the enamel to flex and swell slightly then when humidity is lowered it will dry and shrink back this process with low/high humidity can create new damage over time then existing damage can worsen. I know this may sound crazy but research it and ask a professional to see for yourself. Final thoughts. The orange and reddish orange color of this tooth is so pretty, I actually dont want to sell it but I bought one too many teeth this year, okay more like 10 too many lol, (serious collectors know the dilemma) If all that wasn’t incredible enough I promise you will love this tooth when its in your hand! Last this tooth is again 100% natural without any alterations repairs, or restoration, the root consists of bone plus fossilized minerals/sediment, it is NOT carved or made of matrix and there is no leftover matrix anywhere on this tooth. Tooth ships from Michigan USA via USPS, standard shipping rates are your responsibility and is calculated based on distance, returns are an option by REQUEST ONLY, then you must have a valid reason, things like “just because” are not valid, if you aren’t happy though whether its a mild or big issue tell me mild issues are count so dont worry, you have 14 days after receiving the tooth to contact me with your issue and last ship it back to me, shipping is agian your responsibility any damage done before you receive the tooth is covered however any damage resulting in your possession or during return shipping may void my return/refund policy, once I inspect a return carefully and all is well a full refund will be issued within 24 hrs, if there is an issue I will photograph, document then message you back first and dont worry small scratches or a couple sand sized nicks are fine and wont effect your refund. I am here if you need help or have any questions so feel free to ask! If for some reason I don’t reply right away to your return request your return period of 14 days will be extended for every business day in which I did not reply.

Price: 950 USD

Location: Detroit, Michigan

End Time: 2024-11-19T11:00:01.000Z

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