Rock Identifier
Fossilized tooth fragment, possibly shark tooth (Fossilized vertebrate dental material, composed chiefly of hydroxyapatite) — fossil
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Fossilized tooth fragment, possibly shark tooth

Fossilized vertebrate dental material, composed chiefly of hydroxyapatite

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Small, worn, triangular tan-brown specimen with a glossy, enamel-like face and visible cracks; hardness and crystal structure cannot be reliably determined from the image. The outline and surface are consistent with a tooth fragment, but the image is insufficient for a definitive identification.

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Physical properties

Small, worn, triangular tan-brown specimen with a glossy, enamel-like face and visible cracks; hardness and crystal structure cannot be reliably determined from the image. The outline and surface are consistent with a tooth fragment, but the image is insufficient for a definitive identification.

Formation & geological history

Tooth tissues formed biologically and may have been mineral-replaced or preserved during burial in sediment; age and depositional environment are unknown.

Uses & applications

Primarily a collectible or educational specimen; fossil teeth are studied to learn about ancient animals and ecosystems.

Geological facts

Fossil teeth can survive long after other skeletal material decays because enamel is exceptionally durable.

Field identification & locations

Compare the shape, root, enamel, and any serrations with reference specimens; a specialist may need locality and close-up images to identify the animal. Fossil teeth occur in sedimentary deposits worldwide.

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