Origin: U.S.A.

Description: These shards are offcuts from larger pieces. If you are willing to cut small cabs, you will yield great material from this. Some pieces are softer, have holes, and even cracks. They could merit from stabilization, but many pieces are also acceptable to cut as is.

Mammoth tooth shards are a fascinating piece of natural history, representing the remains of the great Ice Age giants that once roamed North America. These rough fragments display the unique enamel and dentin banding patterns characteristic of mammoth molars, with alternating light and dark layers that give each piece its distinctive appearance. In raw form, they often show weathering and fractures, but retain the unmistakable texture and structure that identifies them as part of these prehistoric animals.

Collected from ancient Pleistocene deposits, these tooth shards are valued by collectors, artisans, and lapidary workers alike. When stabilized and polished, mammoth tooth material reveals intricate, colorful patterns and can be shaped into striking cabochons, inlays, or decorative items. Each shard is a tangible connection to Earth’s Ice Age past, offering both scientific interest and creative potential for those who work with fossil material.

Chemical Composition: Ca5(F,Cl,OH)(PO4)3

Grade: Lapidary Grade 
Appearance: Opaque
Cracks: Medium
Inclusions: None

Approximate Size of 1 pc: 36mm x 20mm x 18mm
Approximate Weight of 1 pc: 32g

Rough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.