pitypang Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 We just got this supposed whale tooth from a seller; I was wondering what sort of whale it may be from, and/or how old it may be? (also, if it is real). It is quite heavy, shiny and black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellseeker Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 I would like to see a little more of the two ends, but it seems like the right size and pattern for a Kogiopsis .sp which is what mine is.... The White Queen ".... in her youth she could believe "six impossible things before breakfast" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boesse Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 It's got a closed root and enamel, so the odds of it being a sperm whale are low. not sure this is identifiable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Pristis Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Compare with these: http://pristis.wix.com/the-demijohn-page What seest thou else In the dark backward and abysm of time? ---Shakespeare, The Tempest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doushantuo Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 great pix. Your own whale teeth,i presume? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Andy- Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 The color, size and preservation reminds me of my Kogiopsis from Florida. Is the seller unable to provide any data at all? Looking forward to meeting my fellow Singaporean collectors! Do PM me if you are a Singaporean, or an overseas fossil-collector coming here for a holiday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitypang Posted April 22, 2017 Author Share Posted April 22, 2017 The seller only said that it is a whale tooth; in the meantime, my son dropped it and it broke to pieces. Now the inside can be seen, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitypang Posted April 22, 2017 Author Share Posted April 22, 2017 Here it is; I have to say we were are quite surprised that it broke so easily, and shattered to so many pieces, like it it made of porcelain. But the inside is a paler brown, and there is a conical end now, similar to what I have seen above, on Shellseeker's picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siteseer Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Something fossilized does not mean "solid." It depends on the amount of mineral replacement and what minerals. A lot of fossils are like porcelain and can be more delicate than they were originally. Dropping it on a hard floor and whether it hits on its side or on end can make a difference too. It looks like you can glue that back together as long as you didn't lose too many contacts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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