7.6 cm polished tooth of megalodon shark

7.6 cm polished tooth of megalodon shark

This shark tooth offers a fascinating play of colors and reflections due to the polish.

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 the light different fascinating shades of color and patterns can be seen.