10,2 cm colorful polished shark tooth of Megalodon from USA

10,2 cm polierter Haizahn des Megalodon aus den USA

A 10.2 cm polished shark tooth of Megalodon with a broad root and reddish bourlette.

Shark teeth are polished if they show damage when found, such as a blunt tip, severely worn serrations, or chipping in the enamel, the top layer. Polishing succeeds in revealing the unique colorations and textures that the surrounding rock and the minerals it contains have given off in the fossilization process. Depending on the type and strength of light incidence, different fascinating color shades and patterns can be seen.