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Hi guys, i'm thinking about making my first Megalodon tooth purchase for my collection, and have located a (what seems to me) very very nice specimen that is both high in quality, big in size, and affordable in price. But i am not an expert when it comes to shark teeth, so i need a bit of a helping hand so i don't get caught out by fakes/undisclosed R and R. Can the shark tooth experts on this forum take a close look at the pics below and tell me if they think there is any R and R on the tooth? It's longest side is 4.75 inches, and the seller says there is no R and R. I trust him, as he seems like a very very reputable seller, but want to be totally sure before i shell out my dollars. It's a necessary precaution, especially since this is my first Meg tooth and i am not an expert on shark teeth. Nothing against the seller by any means. Notice how the back looks very shiny, is it polished or natural? The price is about 400 dollars, is that a good deal? Thanks guys
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I bought this a few years back and I was wondering if it was amber, copal or plastic. It was labeled as Baltic Amber and it has a spider inclusion in it. Are there any tests I can do to it that are pretty reliable and will not ruin it. I put it in salt water and it sunk to the bottom. Not sure if the mixture was correct. I have a saltwater fish tank and I used water from it for the test because it is the same mixture as ocean water. Thanks for any help.
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Greetings Fossil enthusiasts- My sister brought me a wonderful gift when she got home yesterday. It will always keep its sentimental value to me, but I'm curious if this fossil is real or fake? I've been looking up and down all over the internet and I have no clear cut answer so I'm hoping one of you can help me. I have a hunch it is a fake of some sort- but it's still neat nonetheless. I appreciate any and all feedback. Thank you, and have a wonderful day friends. Pictured is the specimen flipped to show both sides.
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Is my Megladon tooth real.
Avila600 posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Hi i bought a megladon tooth from a guy for $100. thought i was getting a good deal due to the high cost of megladon teeth but the more i look online the more i keep thinking it might be fake. I think its real because of the pebbles and dirt stuck in between the cracks and the weight is good but im not 100% on it. Not sure if i over paid or if I got a good deal, any info helps thanks. bought it in santa barbara if that makes a difference.
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Flexicalymene? Real or Fake?
tomzhang1257 posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Hey, there, a while ago my dad bought a trilobite (flexicalymene?) from a trip, I recently found it in my pond and I washed away the algae and dirt and stuff, however the fossil (if real) seems really fragile, it broke into numerous pieces while cleaning. I noticed that there are two color layers in the cross section of the trilobite, and some of the pieces seem like they are just carved out of a rock, no bone structure or anything to separate itself from the rock. The only detail that is convincing me that this might be a real is that there are numerous little shell structures beneath the trilobite (see pictures). So please help me identify the type of trilobite and most importantly if it is real. Thanks in advance. (sorry for bad english) Sorry for tiny images, the forum won't let me upload more than 3 MB
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I have some white shark tooth for trade! These are all from South Korea, and obviously real. I want unprepared things like crab, trilobite or mammalian fossils. (And I live in South Korea, then we have to use international shipping.)
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Advice whether these are real or not?
Olivia Singh posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Hi there! I was just wondering if anyone has experience buying and selling dinosaur tooth fossils. I was looking to purchase my first dinosaur tooth as a gift. Many prices on sites can be extremely pricey, I was taking a look on ebay and the prices are relatively cheap for what I'm looking for. I was wondering how to tell whether or not these are authentic tooth fossils. If someone could give me their opinion on purchasing a tooth I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks! -
China Crab Fossils - Real or Fake?
Trilobiting posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Hi all. On an auction site, I found these "crab fossils" for sale. Seller says they're from Guangdong. One person left a message saying the fossil was a fake, and that it was just a recently dead crab engaged in a mass of sand and resin. Not really sure on this one.
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Bivalve in situ from the Glen Rose Formation in Real County Texas
Mr.Marcus posted a topic in Fossil ID
I stopped at the first road cut east of Utopia, Texas off of Highway 1050 to kill some time before heading back to the ranch. While loitering fossil hunting, I found these three fossils. The formation is Kgr (Lower Cretaceous / Trinity Age / Glen Rose). Picture 1: Bivalve Picture 2: Gastropod. I've found hundreds of these, but this is the largest one to date. Picture 3: more Bivalves. Are these different species?
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Here's a fossilized "Octupus", or, ahem, a trilobite. Is it real? What species is it? And if it is real, is there any restoration? Here's the link: I can't upload the pictures, they're too big. EDIT: Tell me if I need to remove the link. Thanks.
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Hi, i have a question...This is a real trilobite or a fake one? Thanks very much!
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Ok before I get laughed off the forum, I have to state that I purchased this not knowing if it was real but loving it for the aesthetic factor. Been a long time beachcomber/shell collector and as a result have found some sea fossils over the years, like shark's teeth and fossil shells. I do not know anything about ammonites. I bought this at a store that specializes in home décor and often has a mish mash of imported items. I have seen real shells there as well as agate décor items. I basically love anything with a seashell or sea fossil on it, real or not! Began to look at rough fossil ammonites on line and really can't determine how to tell difference. I do not see any holes in this one produced by air bubbles, which was one thing to look for. I smelled it and I get a clay smell. Have done pottery with clay so I know the smell. It measures about 7" x 7" widest part and about 2 5/8" deep. Weighs 5 lbs 15.9 ounces. I know this came wrapped in plastic with an "India" stamp on plastic before they unwrapped to sell. So you ammonite experts have a go at it and tell me what you see! I love to learn!
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Please help me to identify if my necklace is Amber . Thank you.
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Hello I just came to your fantastic community and i want your knowledge and experiences to answer my questions if you can. I used to collect ammonites and trilobites, but my love for dinos pushed me to search about them and i found some cheap spinosaurus teeth. I thought it was a good start so i purchased some in low price (I couldnt beleave that i could take a dinosaur part so cheap, but i saw the spino teeth are very common) They look real teeth to me and i dont care about any restoration or breakage because i just want a dinosaur tooth. The info from the dealer: DINOSAUR TEETH 55MM 40mm Spinosaurus aegyptiacus Cenomanian CRETACEOUS Kem Kem, MOROCCO The photo is from him. I am waiting for them to come in the next few days so i can post some new pictures if you want. So in your opinion are they real dinosaur teeth? Are from Spinosaurus? Whats the difference from the teeth from other animals, lets say crocodile teeth or something else? Thanks.
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The Curse of the Moroccan Fossils
lolman1c posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Hello Everyone, I've decided to start this thread after originally creating this thread. The thread goes into discussion on the idea of a "fake" Mosasaur Jaw from Morocco. The discussion concluded that the Jaw itself is fake but the teeth are real. However, many people (including experts selling the fossil and previous buyers) didn't know that the vast majority of the fossils found like that Jaw were in fact mostly fake. They are often marked down as Composits which the sellers believing them to be made up from parts of a Mosasaur and the reset into a new matrix. This is wrong as the vast majority are made from 'goat bones' and 'dust' and glued together. As it turns out Morocco is a popular place for fossils but locals have found ways to increase the price of cheaper end fossils to sell for higher amounts, this is not limited to Mosasaurs and goes for all fossils found in Morocco. For example with the Jaws they often don't even use good teeth and mostly pick the cheapest broken teeth that have 1 good side. Click on these articles for more detail on fakes and how they make them. Article 1 Article 2 Continuing from this idea I thought I would produce this thread to not only highlight information for all future buyers but also give examples of fakes, start discussions about the fossils and how to discover if they are the natural matrix or not and also talk about general Morocco fossil things. Hope this and this thread helps all future buyers, Lolman -
I got a Spinosaurus tooth impulsively. Legit?
ElToro posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
I got a Spinosaurus tooth recently and don't really know anything about dino fossils. I got it cause its good to show visitors who don't seem to find Cambrian stuff exciting. I'm assuming its real,(seller was recommended, and its even got that annoying red sandy Morocco matrix on it) but don't mind being proven wrong. Is that the root of the tooth at the bottom? Its 77mm. Any help would be much appreciated. If it is a fabrication I'd have no way of knowing, it being my first and only dino tooth.
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I received a huge Trilobite like this as a gift many years ago. I know the matrix looks fake on these but are the Trilobites normally real?
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This has been took to the university of hull and the professor of geology could not explain it. What are your thoughts and opinions? Does this look real or fake? One of the residents from my residential home bought it from a charity shop.
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Trilobite Bought From Switzerland, Real Or Not?
tsoini3 posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Hello everyone! I purchased this trilobite but after reading tutorials on spotting fake trilobites. Im doubtful if this is a legit trilobite. Here are the images of my trilobite. I would apreciate a lot your help. Thank you, regards, Tina
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This mammoth molar was given to me a few years ago, and the owner could not tell me much about it. Based on the photos, can anyone tell me if it is real or a replica? I tried pushing a red hot pin into it to see if it was resin or not, and the pin did not go through. And based on the number of enamel ridges, does anyone know which species it might be? Thanks a lot.
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I am new to collecting fossils. Can someone tell me if this is genuine?
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So, I bought this tooth on Amazon and it finally came, it feels sorta smooth and plastic like on the blade. It's about two inches (haven't measured it yet). Can you guys tell if it's real?
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Brought a mosasaur jaw for a decent amount of money, heard so much about composite jaws I would like to ask people's opinion on here? I've had a dig round the edges of the teeth since this photo to try and check if it's real, this hasn't helped me decide, wondering if it's restored or just fake, please help me decide?
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Hello I see a lot of this fossils on ebay and some with good prices , are they real or not ? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-BIG-Chinese-Best-Triassic-Keichousaurus-Real-Turtle-Fossil-FREE-SHIPPING-/321348971186?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ad1e42ab2 Thanks for your time.
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This is a very dubious trilobite I've purchased. There are lots of disagreements among other fossil collectors regarding it's authenticity. Here are some of their conclusions about it (1) A fake (2) Genuine, but bad preparation work (3) Restored on the missing parts, with galbella and axial rings are real. Do tell me what you think. Thank you.
