12.6 cm large polished tooth of megalodon

12.6 cm large polished tooth of megalodon 

A 12.6 cm polished tooth of Megalodon with recognizable bourlette and dark, reddish color play on the front side and great color gradients from black to light gray on the only partially polished back side.

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 structures 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.