Rikache Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 Hi there everyone! I thought I would ask for some help in properly identifying this specimen that I recently acquired. This specimen is said to be a baby/juvenile M. Columbi tooth found in North Florida. The specimen is very obviously worn and has pink patches due to algae buildup. I’ve included several photos below: Front, Right, Left, Bottom, Bottom, Top (Chewing surface), Top (Chewing surface). I’m fairly certain this is a mammoth tooth but I’d greatly appreciate a positive ID since I can’t find much information about specimens like this online. My real inquiry is identifying whether this specimen would be considered as a milk tooth and if it’s partial. From my understanding, it’s missing most of its root which would obviously make it partial, but I’ve highlighted a section in red where I would’ve thought the rest of the tooth would go. Thank you guys in advance! You all are always extremely insightful and I truly feel like a part of this community. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellseeker Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 Here is an old thread with a similar sized whole tooth. Seems to me you have one. Nice acquisition 2 The White Queen ".... in her youth she could believe "six impossible things before breakfast" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Members Cam G Posted June 10, 2022 New Members Share Posted June 10, 2022 Apple cider vinegar should do the trick on that algae while not harming the fossil ! Nice score. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digit Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 Yup. Nice one! Cheers. -Ken 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kmiecik Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 19 hours ago, Cam G said: Apple cider vinegar should do the trick on that algae while not harming the fossil ! Nice score. Or just use plain old white vinegar unless you prefer paying four times the price. 1 Mark. Fossil hunting is easy -- they don't run away when you shoot at them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digit Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Yup. distilled white vinegar has the vinegar smell but is less odorous than apple cider vinegar. As you are not consuming it, just some simple distilled would probably work best/cheapest. Not a bad idea to let it soak in come fresh water (with occasional changes) just to leach out any lingering acid when you have melted off the algae. Cheers. -Ken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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