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Tooth fossil, likely mammalian or reptilian fragment

Indeterminate fossilized tooth; enamel and dentine, taxon unresolved

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Cream-white, rounded tooth crown with a pinkish-brown worn or stained surface and porous-looking root; hardness is roughly 5–6 for enamel, with no visible crystal cleavage. The specimen appears partly mineralized rather than a crystalline mineral.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Likely formed as biological tooth material later buried and mineralized through groundwater replacement, potentially during the Cenozoic; exact age cannot be determined from the photograph. Identification requires magnification, locality, and comparison with tooth anatomy.

Uses & applications

Primarily a curiosity or educational/collector specimen; value depends strongly on confirmed species, completeness, provenance, and preservation.

Geological facts

The smooth, extremely hard outer enamel and contrasting softer dentine are typical of teeth, while the irregular root-like extension supports a tooth interpretation rather than a stone.

Field identification & locations

Found in sedimentary deposits, river gravels, caves, and fossil beds worldwide; inspect for enamel–dentine layering, a pulp cavity, roots, and patterned crowns. Avoid acid or aggressive cleaning, which can damage enamel and obscure diagnostic features.