curiousfinds Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 I found this in a rock pile said to come from Lynne Creek, Utah. (Although I found out there is no such Creek, but did come from Utah.) Can someone please help me identify what creature this came from? In advance, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyw Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 I’m sorry to say that’s just a rock... there’s no enamel or tooth structures... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curiousfinds Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 There is enamal visible, I just take lousy photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runner64 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 I agree, just a rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Sorry, +1 for rock. Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrehistoricWonders Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Yeah, rock... sorry, find some sites and you’ll definitely find stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntonia Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 I have to agree, just a rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paleostoric Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 I agree with everyone that it's a rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curiousfinds Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 Since posting this, my Dentist has X-rayed it, and it IS a tooth. That being said, does anyone have an "idea" of what dinosaur this came from? It's on its way to be carbon dated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PrehistoricWonders Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Everyone has said this is a rock... I think it’s a rock, we have all given our opinions, it’s your choice whether to believe us or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paleoworld-101 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Sorry but nothing about this is remotely tooth-like, and carbon dating is only useful for relatively recent material going back to about 50 000 years old, we do not use carbon dating to date fossils that are millions of years old. But as others have informed you, this is merely a rock. 2 "In Africa, one can't help becoming caught up in the spine-chilling excitement of the hunt. Perhaps, it has something to do with a memory of a time gone by, when we were the prey, and our nights were filled with darkness..." -Eternal Enemies: Lions And Hyenas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 58 minutes ago, curiousfinds said: It's on its way to be carbon dated. Where? The human mind has the ability to believe anything is true. - JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 2 hours ago, curiousfinds said: Since posting this, my Dentist has X-rayed it, and it IS a tooth. That being said, does anyone have an "idea" of what dinosaur this came from? It's on its way to be carbon dated. Since when does a dentist is a specialist in paleontology ? I agree with the other members : nothing but a common stone. Some of those who answered you have 20 or 30 years of experience ! Coco ---------------------- OUTIL POUR MESURER VOS FOSSILES : ici Ma bibliothèque PDF 1 (Poissons et sélaciens récents & fossiles) : ici Ma bibliothèque PDF 2 (Animaux vivants - sans poissons ni sélaciens) : ici Mâchoires sélaciennes récentes : ici Hétérodontiques et sélaciens : ici Oeufs sélaciens récents : ici Otolithes de poissons récents ! ici Un Greg... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pemphix Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Paleoworld-101 said: Sorry but nothing about this is remotely tooth-like, and carbon dating is only useful for relatively recent material going back to about 50 000 years old, we do not use carbon dating to date fossils that are millions of years old. But as others have informed you, this is merely a rock. Indeed. That hits the nail on the head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paleostoric Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 As others have mentioned, this is simply just a rock. No enamel, serrations, or other features of a tooth can be seen. This video talks a little bit about how paleontologists determine that what they have is a tooth. This article has some information about how to differentiate between bone and stone. It may be applicable in this situation as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 T rex is known to have the largest teeth among dinosaurs with crowns reaching 6 inches long, banana shaped. Compare the teeth in this skull to your example Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 8 hours ago, curiousfinds said: Since posting this, my Dentist has X-rayed it, and it IS a tooth. That being said, does anyone have an "idea" of what dinosaur this came from? It's on its way to be carbon dated. Why then, ... do you come here to ask for our opinions, when you will ignore them anyway? Surely your dentist knows much more than the members here who deal with fossils all the time, paleontologists, and learned amateurs, right? You don't believe us anyway, so why bother? Just curious. Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Topic locked as members were getting negative. Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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