T-Rex (Tyrannosaurus) Tooth

Size: 3x9 cms

Weight: 107 grams

Location: Montana and South Dakota

Product Description:

 A fossilized tooth of the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a massive carnivorous dinosaur, showcasing its distinctive shape and serrations, from the Late Cretaceous period.

Geological Information:

- Location: Montana and South Dakota, USA (notably in the Hell Creek Formation and Lance Formation)
- Type: Tyrannosaurus Rex (a type of carnivorous dinosaur)
- Age: Late Cretaceous period, approximately 68-66 million years old
- Formation: Continental deposits, specifically in the Hell Creek Formation and Lance Formation
- Fossilization Process: Permineralization, replacing the original tooth structure with minerals
- Hardness: Varies, depending on the surrounding rock (typically sandstone or shale)
- Distinctive Features: Large size, curved profile, and distinctive serrations (denticles), characteristic of T-Rex teeth.

This description highlights the scientific significance and geological context of the T-Rex Tooth Fossil, showcasing its importance as a fossil specimen from the Late Cretaceous period. The Montana and South Dakota regions are renowned for their exceptional T-Rex fossil preservation, providing valuable insights into prehistoric life.

Note: Tyrannosaurus Rex was a massive carnivorous dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, and its fossilized teeth are highly prized by collectors and researchers alike.