{"product_id":"megalodon-tooth-fossil-specimen-7","title":"Megalodon Tooth - Fossil Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMined from\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: Peace River region, Florida, U.S.A.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEra\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e Miocene to Pliocene\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeological Age\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: 23-3.6 mya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: This one of a kind Megalodon tooth fossil specimen from Florida features a broad triangular shape with a dramatic black root and smoky gray enamel blade. The tooth has a strong, sculptural profile with a thick, textured root, dark mineralized surface, and visible natural ridging where the enamel meets the bourlette. The blade shows gray, charcoal, and muted tan tones with fine vertical striations, small edge serrations, natural wear, and scattered mineral staining. Minor chips, surface cracks, and weathered areas add to the authentic fossil character of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003eMegalodon, scientifically known as Otodus megalodon, was one of the largest predatory sharks to ever live, roaming ancient oceans roughly 23 to 3.6 million years ago. Fossil teeth are the most common remains because shark skeletons are made mostly of cartilage, while teeth fossilize much more easily. Florida is one of the classic U.S. localities for megalodon teeth, especially from phosphate-rich marine deposits, river beds, and coastal fossil zones connected to the Hawthorn Group and related Miocene to Pliocene formations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003eSpiritually, fossil shark teeth are often associated with strength, protection, survival, courage, and ancient ocean energy. Megalodon teeth in particular are commonly viewed as symbols of power, resilience, confidence, and primal instinct, making them popular with fossil collectors, ocean lovers, and those drawn to bold natural history pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1pc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWith this product, you will get the actual stone in the photograph. We do what we can to buy good quality products and price them honestly. The rocks may differ from the photos, but we hope we do them justice.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florida, U.S.A.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48320305103018,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/files\/MegalodonTooth-850-2.jpg?v=1778885951","url":"https:\/\/rubblerockandgem.com\/ar\/products\/megalodon-tooth-fossil-specimen-7","provider":"Rubble Rock And Gem","version":"1.0","type":"link"}