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Mosasaur Tooth

Mosasaurus beaugei (Fossilized Tooth)

Conical shape, enamel surface, often with attached jaw matrix. Color ranges from light tan to dark brown. Hardness: ~5 (comparable to apatite). Luster: Dull to vitreous enamel.

Hardness: ~5 (comparable to apatite)
Luster: Dull to vitreous enamel

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Physical properties

Conical shape, enamel surface, often with attached jaw matrix. Color ranges from light tan to dark brown. Hardness: ~5 (comparable to apatite). Luster: Dull to vitreous enamel.

Formation & geological history

Formed during the Late Cretaceous period (approx. 66-72 million years ago) in marine environments. These specimens are typically found in the phosphate mines of the Oulad Abdoun Basin, Morocco.

Uses & applications

Scientific study, educational collections, and fossil trade for hobbyists.

Geological facts

Mosasaurs were apex marine predators, not dinosaurs, but large aquatic reptiles related to modern monitor lizards. They could regrow teeth throughout their lives, leading to a high abundance of fossilized teeth.

Field identification & locations

Identified by its curved, conical shape and presence of carinae (cutting edges). Commonly found in North Africa and North America. Fossil collectors look for well-preserved enamel and minimal restoration.