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Hello please can anyone help ID this tooth? I’ve been told it’s a Bothriospondylus tooth however I know that there are lots of question marks regarding this genus. let me know your thoughts. paul
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Hi Some time ago a postet a jaw from the Kem Kem in the "is it real" section. The jaw obviously had some repairs using the typical sand/glue material. However, it was not 100% clear to what level the jaw has been repaired/altered/faked. I am a scientist (but not a palentologist) and I did not want that uncertainty. Therefore, I decided to test our conclusions by removing the sand/glue mixture using an airscribe (Paleotools ME 9100). I thought I post the results here as potentially useful educational material. Maybe it helps you guys when buying material from Morocco. This is how the jaw looked like prior to the prep. When removing the sand with the airscribe, the difference between natural matrix (compressed sand) and artificial matrix (sand/glue mixture) is VERY obvious. The natural matrix comes off easily and seperates very well from the fossilized bone. The sand/glue mixture is much stronger and adheres to the bone. blue color: natural matrix (compressed sand) red color: artifical matrix (sand/glue mixture)
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I this a real or fake tooth? It looks legit to me but this I am not very familiar with this species. Also the description states it has glued fractures. How does that effect the specimen? Thank you
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A guy at the gem and fossil show had a bunch of these for sale. Looks like only a painting to me and no fossil at all. Am I correct is it all just drawn on or is there any fossil there.
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Another keichosaur
kirkjeremiah23 posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
I bought this keichosaur a few years ago. I have read many topics where these have been fabricated or painted. What are your opinions on this one? Is it authentic?
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Alrighty folks, I know the trilobite "fake versus real" is almost a cliché around here, but I thought I would ask any how. I bought this several years ago online...and it was advertised as a "phacops trilobite from Morocco". (Oh, I can hear the groans). LOL. So after the fact, I did some research: It has the detailed eyes and nose, it has the supposed common fracture through the "trilobite" and the matrix, and as far I can tell, I don't see any casting "bubbles". Sooooo, a probability of real, fake...or inconclusive? If it's real...cool, if fake...oh well I learned my lesson. Henry
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Does this Therizinosaur egg on favorite auction site look real?
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Hey guys, got some specimens I need some help identifying. First two photos are of a shard that the seller claims to be a trex tooth shard. Is that what it looks like? And the third photo is of a bone found in Montana that the selller believes may be a Trex bone. Please advise.
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Is this a real or fabricated Carcharocles Megalodon?
Mukti posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
I just received this in the mail but the ""Certificate of Authenticity" was simply a business card stating fossilized "shark" tooth millions of years old. When I purchased the tooth it was specified Carcharocles Megalodon. Can anybody help me put my mind at ease? The tooth itself is about 4.5 inches. Thank you
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Moroccan Trilobites- Fakes and Junk - Who buys this stuff?
aeon.rocks posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Hi, I found this trilobites online and decided to attach a few photos here to show examples of trilobites anyone should avoid buying - unless priced really cheap, I wouldn't pay 10$ for any of these.. This is a mix of fakes and real trilobites - very quick prepared probably 20 years ago - quality to AVOID AT ALL COSTS to avoid buying fakes! Loss of some details in the process of preparation is understandable, but when prepared too quick like this it's just a rock and not worth 500$! If only people buying moroccan trilobites did some research (all it takes is to copy paste the name of the species into google and browse through some photos to see more detailed prepared examples)... Some of you bidding on this? Someone just won this 4.7" butchered Psychopyge for 518$ from a seller in Wisconsin in USA! So much for honest USA sellers.
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Real Hollardops mesocristata?
xDiamondX posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Hi all I came across this Hollardops mesocristata and was wondering if it is real? It has a crack running through the right side of the cephalon (surrounded in red in one of the photos) and also has excellent eye detail leading me to suggest it is real. It also has very well detailed pustules on its surface. What do you guys think?
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Real Walliserops trilobite?
DatFossilBoy posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Hello all, I saw this nice trilobite being sold for relatively cheap online and I was wondering, because they are often fake and repared,if it was real or not. These are the only pictures I have. What do you think? Regards
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Cliche classic is it real keich
Haravex posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Would like some input it looks good to me however don't feel I know enough about this type of fossil to be 100 percent confident it does have the calcium cracks, bones are not in a typical easy to fake position however there is always the chance of paint so I do appreciate the views of others that have seen with the naked eye and know what unwritten red flags to look for.
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Is this spinosaurus tooth real?
Smilodon3 posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
So I've recently decided to start collecting fossils and such And for my first fossil i decided I would like a spinosaurus tooth (as the spinosaurus had been a favourite of mine since around the age of 10) The tooth wasn't super expensive but I inquired the seller about it and asked if it was real. They said it was basically. Anyhow, I got the tooth and was wondering if you guys could give me some insight on wether it is genuine or not. -
Spinosaurus Tooth Help!!
AlaskaNick posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
I am definitely an amateur when it comes to collecting and need some advice: I recently purchased my first 'larger' Spinosaurus tooth from a small gem/fossil shop in Seattle. The owner told me that it had no repairs or restorations, and that it of course came from Morocco. I tested the tooth under a UV flashlight and there were no anomalies, but I just wanted some more experienced opinions. The enamel looks good- no apparent cracks or suspicious color variations, root still has some of the matrix on it, but the tip seems a little suspicious to me... maybe I'm just being paranoid, but I have read so much about fake fossils and just want to be sure! Let me know what you guys think- Thanks!
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I have come across a Keichosaurus from ebay... it does look quite good after trawling across the numerous threads that exist on this forum. Can someone have a second look for me? Thanks
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So I was wondering if these are fake or real. Opinions from the experts? I am sure we have all seen these before on the auction site. Number one. Number two,
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Is this turtle fossil real?
Moozillion posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
In 1996 I was working in New Zealand and purchased a turtle fossil at a gem and mineral show. I was told it was from the Gobi Desert, and that's absolutely all I know about it. It weighs 9.5 pounds/ 4.3 kg; is 10 inches/25 cm long and 9 inches/23 cm wide at the widest point. I've got several photos, and now I just have to figure out how to post them...I am not the most computer literate person.. It looks like I can only upload 1 photo per page? I'll try to post more...
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I'm putting these two teeth up for a friend. He bought them years ago from a large auction site, that's all the information i know. Here are the pictures Tooth 2
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I found this fossil recently, I want to know whether I can trust that it's real.
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Guys, I just want to know whether it is really a Carnotaurus tooth because I haven't really seen them before (Edit:I had to put this new picture because I am indirectly advertising the auction site
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Hello, today I have been hunting for fossils online(of course;)) and I found this. I already have a genuine Keichousaurus fossil so this one looked a bit off, it says he repaired the tail and some toes but I want you guys to judge.
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Bivalve species identification from Cretaceous (Glen Rose) in Uvalde County TX
Mr.Marcus posted a topic in Fossil ID
I need some help identifying these two specimens. I have collected and cleaned at least 50 of each specimen. The majority of them were found in the upper Glen Rose formation of Edwards, Real and Uvalde County Texas. I've been told that they are both called "deer hearts," even though they look different. Given the different physical characteristics (deep lines on the right specimen and "ears" on the left specimen), I'm guessing that they are different species. My best guess is either Arctica roemeri or Protocardia texana. Thanks!
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I'm currently looking at acquiring my first Keichousaurus. Can you tell me if this looks like a good none fake/painted specimen. Also comment on the prep job and quality and i'd appreciate it! I'm itching to add one to my collection. Thank you
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Is it a real Keichousaurus?
Anngottesman posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Hi everyone! I'm wanting to purchase my first Keichousaurus and found one online I like. I know that buying online from China is VERY risky. This seller has 100 percent positive feedback and communicates well so I am hoping it's real. Can anyone tell by these photos if this specimen appears authentic? I don't mind a little paint as long as the fossil is real.
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