{"product_id":"woolly-rhino-tooth-fossil-specimen-2","title":"Woolly Rhino Tooth - Fossil Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMined from\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: Wando Formation, South Carolina, 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 Cenozoic, Quaternary Period\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:  2.6 mya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: This one of a kind large fossil tooth shows the thick, layered enamel structure and deep internal chambers typical of a grazing Pleistocene mammal, with heavy wear across the chewing surface from processing coarse vegetation. The crown is broad and ridged, with pronounced enamel folds that form complex grinding surfaces, while the darker mineralized root sections retain a dense, almost wood-like texture. The contrast between the grey enamel and rich brown fossilized dentin highlights how different parts of the tooth preserved under varying chemical conditions, with visible cracking and natural breakage exposing the interior structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-69eba5f2-5ba8-832d-a4af-d42fd6c14b3e-45\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69eba5f2-5ba8-832d-a4af-d42fd6c14b3e-45\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-107\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"1d78a7e2-83fd-4370-9ade-c69f874604c1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003eThe overall condition suggests this specimen spent time in a high-energy environment such as a river or coastal deposit, where abrasion, transport, and redeposition shaped its current form. The worn cusps, fractured crown, and partially hollowed interior reflect both the life use of the tooth and the long fossilization process that followed. Pieces like this are often found in mixed Pleistocene deposits in the southeastern United States, where ancient remains are concentrated and preserved through cycles of erosion and sediment movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1538\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFossil teeth like this are often seen as symbols of endurance and resilience, representing an animal that survived in harsh Ice Age environments. Many people are drawn to them for their connection to strength, survival, and the deep passage of time, making them compelling pieces for both collectors and those interested in the natural history of ancient mammals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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":"South Carolina, U.S.A.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48246927917226,"sku":null,"price":1050.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/files\/WhollyRhinoTooth-SouthCarolina-1050--2_5db7c2f3-4441-4b72-97d9-ea2b382fc774.jpg?v=1777070388","url":"https:\/\/rubblerockandgem.com\/it\/products\/woolly-rhino-tooth-fossil-specimen-2","provider":"Rubble Rock And Gem","version":"1.0","type":"link"}