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Is it a truly natural megladon tooth?
Gregorsamsa posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
I recently bought this tooth from an online auction site. It is listed as being 100% natural. I am a beginner to collection fossils, but especially the back looks a bit patched up. Hope some of you more knowledgable collectors can help me on this. This last picture I was sent by the seller, when it was still in it's matrix.
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I'm curious about what I believe are charybdis fossils from Indonesia. I'm slightly suspicious of the matrix, but also know that most of these fossils are in clay and could dry like that. Any feedback is appreciated! Thank you and have a good day.
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I haven’t posted a stromatolite in a while. I’ve been preoccupied with biominerals and petrified wood. To see an old thread on stromatolites in my collection, check out the below link. The below stromatolite slab is one of my favorites in my collection because of its composition and formation story. This slab is a breccia created during a Mississippian time-period Impact (large meteor or asteroid) in Missouri that blended Cambrian aged laminar stromatolites with Precambrian aged iron. The close-up pictures below show the EDIT: agatized interdigital spaces of a stromatolite embedded in the iron. The last 5 pictures are at the highest magnification and show the stromatolite patterns and breccia patterns. Mississippian Impact Breccia Slab, Agatized Cambrian Laminar Stromatolite blended with Precambrian Iron, Crooked Creek Structure, Crawford Co., Missouri (264 grams 6.125x3.5x.375 inches): This slab was sold as fossilized coral. I could tell from the pictures that it was actually a stromatolite which I’ve confirmed with two stromatolite experts. The interesting thing is that it is from the Miocene of Indonesia. Both the time period and location make the specimen rare. Stromatolite Slab, Miocene, Indonesia (109 grams 3x2.75x.125 to .5 inches): Marco Sr.
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The first Megalodon for a Chinese enthusiast
15652353758 posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
A brief description of the situation. It looks nice on the front, very structured. Over five inches long on each side, beautiful V-shaped. The disadvantage is that one side of the serration is damaged, and the root of the back tooth is slightly corroded？ There are fossilized shells on the tooth roots？ …..🥺
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Hi everyone, This tooth has been sold as a tiger tooth from Java, Indonesia, dated at around 1,000,000 years old. Of course cat fossils are very rare. I trust the seller as they also sell composites that are labelled and sold as such, so I think they know their stuff. What are your views on this? The only real question I have about it is the dip in the bone on the left side underneath the tooth; what is this? Is this indeed a tiger/cat tooth?
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Here's another purchase from my grandmother from the 90's and 00's from Indonesia, I think. No information, its maximum length is about 2.5 inches, (6.35 cm).
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My grandmother was a world traveler before she died and purchased this in Indonesia (I think) sometime in the 90's and 00's. She knew I was interested in fossils, but they did not come with any information. I can't even be sure its from Indonesia. Its a little over 1 inch (2.54 cm) square. I can only assume this was common in the tourist/fossil trade at that time, so I'm hoping someone here will know what it is.
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Arthropod entombment in weathering-formed opal (Indonesia - Cicada)
Oxytropidoceras posted a topic in Fossil News
Fossilized Cicada Entombed In Opal Reveals Precious Gems Can Contain Ancient Life Rachael Funnell, IFL_Science, October 7, 2023 https://www.iflscience.com/fossilized-cicada-entombed-in-opal-reveals-precious-gems-can-contain-ancient-life-57413 Rare Fossil Reveals Cicada Entombed in Opal An insect trapped in a precious gem points to new places to search for ancient life Carolyn Wilke, Scientific American https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/rare-fossil-reveals-cicada-entombed-in-opal1/ The open accesspaper is: Chauviré, B., Houadria, M., Donini, A. et al. Arthropod entombment in weathering-formed opal: new horizons for recording life in rocks. Sci Rep 10, 10575 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-67412-9 Yours, Paul H.-
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Heading over to SE Asia in December for some diving. I wanted to see where I could possibly go personally and try and find some teeth. I've read about Sarawak, Bruit Island in Malaysian Borneo. I've read about West Java and the cities that produce amazing fossils. I need more information on exactly where? What other areas may produce teeth? Where could I go myself? Are there any guide? Does anyone have any friends that would take me? Anywhere that's easy to access? Again, I know about the sites in West Java but those seem a little harder to access. Any instagram pages of people that find fossils over there, I'll message them myself lol. I am really just trying to find someone that lives over there to talk to. I've messaged the account that posted about Bruit Island, but that was years ago and doubt they're still active on this forum. I wouldn't even mind a few small teeth on a beach somewhere, just to say I found some over there would be awesome. Any information anyone could offer will be greatly appreciated! Thanks again, Indy
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Singapore or Indonesian fossil excursion available?
SusieReale posted a topic in Fossil Hunting Trips
Hello! I run a ladies fossil hunting fb group here in Florida, USA but am traveling to Singapore October 6- 13 and would like to know: 1. Are there any excursions I can go on to find fossils in Singapore? What can be found there? 2. Are there any paid excursions in Java or elsewhere in Indonesia? 2a. Would it be safe to travel alone? (American female in her 50's if it makes a difference). I would need to fly in from Singapore and preferably meet with a reputable group. Thank you! -
Indonesian Megalodon Teeth - Real or Fake?
ferrof88 posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Hi there! I have a chance to purchase Indonesian Megalodon teeth wholesale, but I want to make sure they are real first. Of course the seller says they are. The teeth are 10-13cm and seem to be in excellent condition, which is what draws my skepticism. Pictures are attached. Any info/informed opinions are greatly appreciated. Let me know if you need any other info. Thank you!
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Hi everyone! In an online auction I found this shark tooth. It is indicated as "Otodus megalodon tooth", found in West Java, Indonesia. Unfortunately there are no further details on the provenance. The shape looks very different than typical Megalodon teeth, but I admit I'm not an expert. Could it be another species of Otodus genus?
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Hi there, I've collected a lot of unique fossils and pieces through the years but admittedly, by far an expert. I hope to get some help to ID this horn. Collected from Indonesia Apparently collected alongside stegodon, tiger and crocodiles. Apparently found in material dating to the Pleistocene era. Found a few feet away from a lower jaw belonging to a rhino (see pictures).
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I like buying polished jasper and agate slabs to take pictures of the colorful inclusions in them. Below is a plume agate slab from Indonesia with some really unusual inclusions. Can I get some help identifying the three numbered inclusions? Mineral, plant, algae, pollen, fungus, bacteria? Indonesian plume agate slab, Karang Jaya region in Northern Sumatra, Indonesia (76 grams 3.75x2.25x.25 inches) A couple of typical closeup pictures from the slab Item 1 for ID (these inclusions may be thick dendrites that I haven't seen before) Item 2 for ID (looks almost plant like) Item 3 (orange, round, bumpy inclusion) for ID (I've not seen an inclusion in agate like this before) Marco Sr.
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I saw this fossil fish online but I cant seem to find any info on pleisotocene fish fossils from indonesia, (I assume its from pleistocene rocks?)
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I had a question about the ID of croc teeth from the Solo River, Java, Indonesia. While the bigger tooth is more easily identifiable as Crocodylus siamensis (syn. Crocodylus ossifragus) just on the size and shape, I was unsure about the smaller one. Croc teeth from the Pleistocene deposits (not sure what formation it's called) are usually just sold as Crocodylus ossifragus, but Gavialis bengawanicus also appears to have been present. The smaller tooth does have prominent fluting, but I'm not sure if that's even a distinguishing feature. I haven't really seen a whole lot of Crocodylus teeth, fossil or extant. Not sure if smaller teeth from this region are even identifiable. If anyone has any knowledge of distinguishing gharial from crocodile, help would be appreciated. Measurement in centimeters. Last image here is just a comparison with a Thecachampsa americana (left) from Bone Valley, Florida.
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Hi, is this real? Recently I've bought a megalodon tooth but I didn't get a authenticity document and I have no experience in fossils. Can you help me please? 10-15 mil years, 12.1 cm, Miocene age
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Aquired a big megalodon tooth who seemed to have certain deformation/pathology to a certain extent. However, it looks like serrations has started to split off in two directions? I'm not familiar with this at all. Anyone who is more familiar with megalodon and shark teeth that can help?
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Hi everyone I’m looking for a ID on this tiger tooth bought from Indonesia, it comes from Java island Solo. Possibly from which extinct tiger.
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Hi just wondering what this shell might be that is in the matrix of my Indonesian (Java) Meg tooth. @IsaacTheFossilManmight have an idea?
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Hey guys! So I was thinking of possibly buying an Indo Meg - seller says it’s 5.6”, there’s some damage to one of the sides, which makes me think it’s legit, but the root also looks a little strange, so I wanted to ask here what you guys think!
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A friend has just shown me these and wanted to know if i could help on an id but i was stuck so have to ask you guys and girls. They were said to be found in marine deposits where sharks teeth are found but this is not 100% confirmed. he just tinks they are some kind of mammal claw but something does not look quite right has anyone else got any ideas ? there are 2 , photos are not great but hope you can help. Looking at the photos again they look a little like crab claw pincers but they are far bigger than any of the crabs found in the area....
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This has me stumped, Its fram Java Indonesia, it came in a lot with some small shark teeth, fish teeth and sting ray barb... i assume its fish related? looks like to small tusk like pertrusions, other guess was turtle related, would be great to hear from anyone thats seen anything like this before. Thanks
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Before buying, I want to know what I'm getting. It is an Indonesian tooth with the root. I'm wondering if it has been repaired or restored. What do you think?
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Got them from Java Indonesia. The seller claimed they are "tiger" teeth. Can someone tell me more about them? Bigger one is 4cm smaller around 3cm.
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