sedimentary
Spinosaurus Tooth Fossil
Spinosaurus aegyptiacus (Calcium Phosphate/Apatite)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectMohs hardness: 5 (Enamel); Color: Brown to tan; Luster: Dull to sub-vitreous; Structure: Conical, non-serrated, straight or slightly curved
- Hardness
- 5 (Enamel)
- Color
- Brown to tan
- Luster
- Dull to sub-vitreous
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness: 5 (Enamel); Color: Brown to tan; Luster: Dull to sub-vitreous; Structure: Conical, non-serrated, straight or slightly curved
Formation & geological history
Formed via permineralization during the Cretaceous period (approx. 95-112 million years ago) specifically within the Kem Kem Group river systems of North Africa.
Uses & applications
Paleontological study, educational exhibits, and private specimen collecting.
Geological facts
Spinosaurus was one of the largest carnivorous dinosaurs, longer than T-Rex. Its teeth were conical specifically for gripping slippery aquatic prey like giant fish.
Field identification & locations
Identified by the absence of serrations and a vertical fluting texture. Commonly found in the Kem Kem Basin of Morocco. Field identification involves looking for the 'striations' along the length of the tooth.
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