Yasei Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Hey? I bought this Spinosaurus tooth from my local gemshop, and I was wondering on if it is real or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Welcome to the Forum. Can you post pictures of the other side? 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...
Yasei Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share Posted October 21, 2018 Oh yes, sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SULLY Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Looks to be real with pictures provided. It’s just really worn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Praefectus Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 I agree. This looks like a real tooth. Spino teeth are common enough that it isn't profitable to fake small ones. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yasei Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share Posted October 21, 2018 Thanks everyone! Makes me happy to have the tooth of my favorite dinosaur without emptying my wallet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seguidora-de-Isis Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Hello! Welcome to TFF, and receive all the hugs here from Argentina! I find it very cool when I see people interested in small teeth of Spinosaurus, because most collectors only think of big teeth that precisely by the greatest demand, are the biggest targets of counterfeiting. But it's not the case here, your tooth is dirty, covered with matrix, but it's definitely real and if you decide to clean the matrix, you might have a pleasant surprise... If it didn't cost too much, it was an excellent purchase! 1 Is It real, or it's not real, that's the question! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yasei Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share Posted October 21, 2018 Thanks! I saw you help a lot of people in this forum! On an other note, how would I clean the matrix, without damaging the tooth of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seguidora-de-Isis Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Yasei said: Thanks! I saw you help a lot of people in this forum! On an other note, how would I clean the matrix, without damaging the tooth of course. You are welcome my friend Yasei! There are dozens of ways to clean the matrix, that range from acid to the rotary drills. Probably you do not have much experience with complex techniques or that require a greater preparation, so I strongly recommend cleaning with the aid of dental curettes and so, slowly scraping gently removing the sand and other debris that make up the matrix: Cleaning with dental curette (scraping method): Before and after: If you do not have a dental curette, you can also use some sewing needles and even sharp nails. It is very good and rewarding to prepare a fossil yourself. Good adventure! 1 Is It real, or it's not real, that's the question! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yasei Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share Posted October 21, 2018 I think I like the earthy feeling of it, I could also buy an other without the matrix if I wanted to. Thanks for the help though! I'll probably use your matrix removal advise next time I go fossil hunting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haravex Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 I see a tooth that would look awesome if prepped however there is always the possibility that not much more might lie under the matrix, with that being said the fossil is genuine the matrix is natural its come from a conglomerate layer and thats about all there is to tell. Thanks Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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