Matt_ Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Hey! I have just been given this fossils, the previous owner could not find the certificate of authenticity, and I am not sure if it is real or not. It's very heavy, the teeth stand out a lot, and they feel smooth. Could please someone help us identify if it could be real? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Teeth are likely real, but the jawbone is not. Also, keep in mind that certificates have no value when it comes to the authenticity of fossils. 1 1 3 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_ Posted February 15, 2022 Author Share Posted February 15, 2022 7 minutes ago, Kane said: Teeth are likely real, but the jawbone is not. Also, keep in mind that certificates have no value when it comes to the authenticity of fossils. Thanks, I just found out that it might be from a mosasaur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Yes, I would say these are Mosasaur teeth from Morocco. This composition is a common and classic configuration. Sometimes, the bone may be composited from more recently living animals, such as goats. 2 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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