Rock Identifier
Fossilized megalodon tooth (Megalodon tooth (Otodus megalodon; formerly Carcharocles megalodon)) — fossil
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Fossilized megalodon tooth

Megalodon tooth (Otodus megalodon; formerly Carcharocles megalodon)

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Fossil tooth with a dark, rough enamel crown and a broad, tapered root; tooth enamel is about 5 Mohs, while the root is less hard. The image does not show enough detail to assess authenticity or preservation fully.

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Physical properties

Fossil tooth with a dark, rough enamel crown and a broad, tapered root; tooth enamel is about 5 Mohs, while the root is less hard. The image does not show enough detail to assess authenticity or preservation fully.

Formation & geological history

Megalodon lived roughly 23–3.6 million years ago, and its teeth were buried in marine sediments and mineralized over time. Fossil teeth are recovered from ancient seabed deposits and coastal sediments.

Uses & applications

Primarily collected and displayed; fossil shark teeth are also used in educational exhibits and jewelry.

Geological facts

Megalodon was an enormous extinct shark, and its teeth are among the most commonly collected fossils of large marine predators.

Field identification & locations

The large triangular crown, serrated edges, and root distinguish megalodon teeth; check for natural enamel texture, root structure, and convincing fossil mineralization. Fossils occur in regions including the southeastern United States, Morocco, and parts of Europe.

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