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Fossil tooth

Mineralized vertebrate tooth; exact animal and species cannot be determined from the image

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Small, tapered, cream-colored crown with a yellow-brown root; fossil teeth are commonly composed of apatite and may retain enamel and dentine. Hardness and crystal structure depend on preservation and mineral replacement.

Identified September 27, 2026More fossil →

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Formed as a biological tooth, then buried and fossilized through mineralization over geological time; the image does not establish its age or provenance.

Uses & applications

Primarily collected and studied as a fossil; some larger, identifiable teeth are displayed or sold as collectibles.

Geological facts

The pointed crown and distinct root are consistent with a tooth, but the photograph alone cannot reliably identify the animal or confirm whether it is fossilized.

Field identification & locations

Look for enamel-like glossy surfaces, a crown-to-root transition, and mineralized rather than organic material; provenance is essential for identification. Similar specimens occur in sedimentary deposits worldwide.