Dadak Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 I found a tooth on the beach, but I am unable to identify the animal to which it belonged to. It has a width of about 1.5inches, so it is fairly large. Anyone who tries to identify it, your help will be much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Praefectus Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Could you post a picture of the tooth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daves64 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 I think that may be a shell, not a tooth. Accomplishing the impossible means only that the boss will add it to your regular duties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Definitely a piece of a shell. Not a tooth. 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...
Misha Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Doesn't really look like a tooth, more like tumbled rock or shell fragment. Where was it found? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadak Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 It's definitely not a shell, look at this image. It may be a rock, but this part looks like that part of a tooth where it is attached to the jaw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misha Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 6 hours ago, Dadak said: It's definitely not a shell, look at this image. It may be a rock, but this part looks like that part of a tooth where it is attached to the jaw. From that angle it almost looks like a banded agate, details on where it was found would help. You can also try to test hardness with a piece of glass, or put it in acid to see if it fizzes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-fossils Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Welcome to TFF! It's an oyster piece unfortunately... A very worn-out piece. Second picture is a typical example of a sea-worn hinge piece. Oysters can have the craziest shapes, but their hinges are always very recognizable. Sorry but it's most likely an insignificant find Keep looking, we'd love to see some Indian fossils! Max Derème "I feel an echo of the lightning each time I find a fossil. [...] That is why I am a hunter: to feel that bolt of lightning every day." - Mary Anning >< Remarkable Creatures, Tracy Chevalier Instagram: @world_of_fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockwood Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 4 hours ago, Dadak said: It's definitely not a shell, look at this image. It may be a rock It could be both if it's a fossil. That's what it looks like to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 6 hours ago, Dadak said: It's definitely not a shell, look at this image. It may be a rock, but this part looks like that part of a tooth where it is attached to the jaw. I respectfully disagree. There is no evidence of enamel on your item. The growth lines, however, are pretty consistent with shell material. (Heavily water worn, of course. ) 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...
Archie Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Welcome to TFF! +1 for shell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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