Dinoguy89 Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Hi there, I'm wondering if anyone can help me identify what this belongs too? Location is morocco which we all know can be risky, however it doesn't look like a typical fake to me. Not my expertise but would like to know an ID for it? Please see bottom image! Typical Fake Is it real? What does it belong too? Thanks in advance 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Mosasaur jaw. The first one is a composite of real (but possibly partial) mosasaur teeth with fake matrix, fake or refurbished bone, and fake roots. These are poor substitute for the real deal. Second is a mosasaur jaw which looks real. PS. Welcome to the Forum. 2 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...
Dinoguy89 Posted January 19, 2019 Author Share Posted January 19, 2019 14 minutes ago, Fossildude19 said: Mosasaur jaw. The first one is a composite of real (but possibly partial) mosasaur teeth with fake matrix, fake or refurbished bone, and fake roots. These are poor substitute for the real deal. Second is a mosasaur jaw which looks real. PS. Welcome to the Forum. Hey nice to meet you thanks it's great here, yeah there are so many of those fake matrixs ones around, the bottom one looks real! Thanks for your opinion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockwood Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 A good way to test these is to examine the matrix for tiny bubbles. Also, if you poke it with something sharp fake matrix will be obviously softer than rock. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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