Mastodon Tooth - Fossil Specimen carved gemstone ball South Island

South Island

this is a strong example of the kind of ammonite fossil Madagascar is well known for

Approximate weight of 1 half: 8

It forms in the oxidized parts of copper deposits when copper-bearing fluids react with silica in fractures

Approximate Size of 1 Piece: 9

Mastodon Tooth - Fossil Specimen carved gemstone ball South IslandMined from: U. S. A. Era: Cenozoic Geological Age: Pleistocene, approximately 2. 580. 0117 Description: This one of a kind mastodon tooth fossil specimen is a partial molar section with several rounded conical cusps still preserved in a row. The tooth is dark black to charcoal in color with a worn, naturally textured surface and a heavy, solid look. The broken sides and exposed underside show its internal structure and fossilization, while the raised