Pete Williams Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 (edited) Hello guys, wonding if you can help me identify this tooth fossil, please? It's been in the family for 70 years or so as it was given to my late father during his time spent in the Navy whilst in the Mediteranean. So we are not sure if it came from either the Eastern side or Western side. Your help will be very much appreciated From the jaw-line to the tip = 10cm Width of tooth at base = 11cm Thickness of tooth at mid-height = 3cm Weight = 870 gms Edited October 20, 2021 by Pete Williams more accurate title Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Welcome to the Forum. Unfortunately, this is not a tooth. There is no enamel present, ruling out a tooth. There is no bone texture or root texture visible either. This looks to be a suggestively shaped rock. There is a different type of mineral composition to the base of the rock. It is not unusual to see two different types of rock conjoined in this manner. Differential weathering has eroded the top part, while the bottom is comprised of more erosion resistant minerals. 4 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...
TyBoy Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Welcome and I agree geologic. Cool looking and a nice keepsake 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent_Zigzag Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 (edited) Greetings! I would say this is a beautiful rock which could be a nice decoration in the house! It's not a fossil, but I still like it! Edited October 20, 2021 by Agent_Zigzag 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Williams Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share Posted October 20, 2021 I really appreciate your help guys. Naturally disappointed that I didn't have something wonderful but fully understand your comments and reasoning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plax Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 a chert nodule with some of the encasing limestone still attached. I think I see fossil impressions in the limestone (lighter) part. It's too interesting to break for a look inside but I'd definitely look with a magnifier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 I agree with most comments above. It is possible the darker material is calcite. It appears partially translucent. A few drops of vinegar, just on the dark material, will bubble if it is calcite. 1 The human mind has the ability to believe anything is true. - JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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