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LARGE SPINOSAURUS DINOSAUR TOOTH - Tegana Formation - Kem Kem, Morocco LATE CRETACEOUS PERIOD: 96 - 66 million years ago WOW! What can be said in the presence of such a tooth??? This remarkable investment grade dinosaur tooth is THE FINEST tooth that we have ever collected in this size! Just look at that tip - it is 100% genuine all the way to the needle-like point. In the thousands of teeth we collect and have dealt with, this tooth will always rank as one of the finest and certainly one of the rarest Spinosaurus teeth we have ever seen, especially in this day with the current state of depletion at the source of any large teeth. What is extremely rare is that it was found just this past year. Anyone that has been shopping for Spinosaurus teeth can attest to what we have been saying for the last several years - the formation is no longer producing fine grade teeth in the larger sizes. We are now digging at depths of as much as 24 meters, THREE TIMES! the previous depths. Still, the source is practically depleted. A tooth such as this amazingly rare example is definitely one of the most promising investments one can make at this point in time. This is the finest condition tooth of the year's efforts to date of 2003!!! Need we say more about what the situation is. Since dinosaurs are long gone, things will only get worse. A common trick in the market is to attach either a bunch of sand mixed with glue on the end of the tooth's root to exaggerate the length or even worse, glue another tooth's root on to the end and disguise the seam with more sand and glue. In either case, these look like very large teeth but they are faked. Don't be fooled when you are shopping for ANY large dinosaur teeth. These are common practices of both unscrupulous and uninformed dealers. It really pays to know who you are buying from! I see both of these practices done quite frequently in the large tooth market and numerous junk teeth are selling for ridiculous high prices (ESPECIALLY in the online auctions!). The tip on this massive specimen is as sharp as they come with no visible wear, whatsoever. The enamel and hue is superb and there is a depression in the base of this tooth caused by a succeeding erupting tooth - very interesting. A fine fissure about 1 inch from the tip is present but is stabile. In no way does this detract or take away from its rarity or value. Light encrustation on the root concentrated mainly where the erupting tooth arose but actual tooth exposed on the base end proves this to be a true monster tooth. Unlike other dealers, we provide FULL DISCLOSURE on every specimen. You know exactly what you are buying when you invest in one of our choice fossil teeth. Minor repair but there is NO RESTORATION ANYWHERE ON THIS CHOICE EXAMPLE! Entire tooth has been stabilized to protect from any handling damage. We could go on and on. The images are speak volumes and if you like these photos, you should see the tooth in person - it's even better! BEST TOOTH WE HAVE EVER HAD IN THIS SIZE WITH SUCH A PERFECT SHARP TIP - R A R E ! 4.4" long along the curve x 1" wide SOLD DT535 INCLUDES DISPLAY BOX Actual Item - One Only |
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