GEM Bone Valley Megalodon Shark Tooth Fossil, 2.43-Inch, No Restorations

  

This ONE of ONE stunning, gem-quality fossilized Megalodon tooth was recovered from Florida's legendary Bone Valley deposits out of the Peace River. 2.43 inches in length. 25.0 grams (0.880 oz).

This tooth showcases some of the most remarkable natural mineralization and coloration found in Florida fossil matrix... What makes this tooth especially rare is the light colors it boasts.

This tooth has an attractive. Creating outstanding visual contrast across the crown. The reverse side is where this tooth REALLY distinguishes itself. This is where it earned is price tag; the backside Features dramatic. In deep cobalt blue tones that gracefully transition into softer blue-gray to very light subtle brown hairline hues. These intricate natural patterns were formed over millions of years as minerals permeated the fossil during burial and fossilization, producing this one-of-a-kind Museum grade quality display that cannot be replicated. Peace River Bone Valley Formation. This tooth originates from one of the most scientifically significant fossil-producing regions in North America. Bone Valley is world-famous for its rich concentrations of Miocene and Pliocene marine fossils dating approximately.

Preserving evidence of ancient seas that once covered much of Florida. The deposits have yielded countless shark teeth, marine mammals, dugongs, whales, rays, fish, and terrestrial fossils, providing invaluable insight into prehistoric ecosystems and the evolution of marine life. Florida's phosphate-rich Bone Valley sediments are particularly celebrated among collectors for producing shark teeth with extraordinary mineral staining and color variations.

The unique chemistry of these deposits can create spectacular blues, grays, whites, tans, and other rare hues that make certain specimens highly sought after by advanced collectors. This tooth is an exceptional example of that phenomenon, a beautifully preserved fossil combining a petite but desirable size, RARE excellent coloration, remarkable lightning-pattern mineralization, and provenance from one of the world's most famous to study fossil localities. Location: Peace River / Bone Valley Formation, Florida. Weight: 25.0 grams (0.880 oz).

Color: Light gray-blue crown with gray-white bourlette. Distinctive Feature: Rare lightning-pattern blue mineral staining on reverse.

Age: Approximately 5-15 million years old. Authentic fossil shark tooth recovered from Florida's historic Bone Valley deposits. This pieces is truly a one of one. You'll go you're whole life diving and hunting and never come across this color meg in this region. This piece embodies beauty and the geological significance of our Floridas prehistoric past that we're losing and building over so quickly.

I spend HOURS devoted to the Acquisition of each tooth I find and preserve. From Prospecting, Diving, Researching, Photography, Measuring, Documenting, and the tediously task of pricing these exceptionally priceless pieces is thrilling however demanding!

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