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Dimensions
2.6"/65mm long approximateyPost free to Mainland United kingdom only
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Cretaceous Crocodile Fossil Tooth - SP7934 | ||
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Description
This is a Fine and Extremely Rare Crocodile Fossil Tooth, with complete original root is of the finest preservation. The image is of one tooth showing different views.
Condition Report
The enamel is exceptionally well preserved with its light colour and original patina [glossy]. The tooth preservation is a very robust, with distinct ridge definition, some evidence of feeding wear to the crown [which is normally the case and often enhances appeal to collectors], the crown generally is in excellent condition. The tooth is of excellent condition compared to similar teeth from this location, and considering the animals feeding behaviour and diet. The root is in a good state not malformed through fossilisation processs . re-seated in mid-section. This tooth is a prized investment due to rarity and condition.
brief Fossil bed History
The Tethyan phosphate trend sprawls across North Africa and the Middle East and is mined in several countries. The Moroccan portion of the trend is presently the most exploited, producing about 19 million tonnes or 14% of the global supply [1980 figures], making this one of Morocco main industries. All mining is state-owned by the Office Cherifien des Phosphates [OCP]. The plateaux in the region there are 3 -5 main outcrops of phosphate beds. Around the area of Kouribga, the Oulad-Abdoun plateau has been mined since the 1920s.The Ganntour plateau to the south has been mined for many years. A new mine in the central area of this deposit at Ben Guerir was commissioned in 1981.