Woolly Mammoth Tooth from Russia

[JeffTX]

I just received this Woolly Mammoth Tooth from Russia and am sharing it with the forum for discussion. It appears to have been coated with a clear substance like poly urethane (At the tip of one root is a solidified drop). The specimen measures approximately 7”x6”x3”

 

 

  

  

 

  

[Fossildude19]

Nice tooth, despite the coating.   

[FossilNerd]

I’m an invertebrate guy, but if I am not mistaken, woolly mammoth teeth are usually stabilized with a consolidant. The typical ones can be mixed to different viscosities. Maybe they put it on extra thick? 

 

You could always test an inconspicuous spot to see if you can remove some of the coating with a solvent like acetone. 
 

Like Tim, I still think it is a nice tooth.  

[Harry Pristis]

I hope it's not polyurethane, 'cause that stuff is next to impossible to remove.  

[Crankyjob21]

Very shiny tooth but as Harry said I hope it’s not polyurethane 

[JeffTX]

I will try to the acetone later this month.