A collector’s piece from a colossal carnivore

Fossil of a Carcharodontosaurus tooth with display

Exact fossil specifics and physical dimensions

Tooth Details and Display

Specimen
Carcharodontosaurus tooth
Weight
18.4 grams
Display Case
Glass
Origin
Tegana Formation, North Africa
Geological Age
Cretaceous, approx.
65 million years
Species
Carcharodontosaurus saharicus

What arrives

One glass display box containing the dinosaur tooth fossil

Ideal for display in a collection or natural history room

Display and Placement

Place the display box on a stable surface where the tooth can be viewed safely and preserved

Shipping conditions and terms

Shipping and Returns

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Genuine Carcharodontosaurus tooth fossil displayed in a clear glass display box against a neutral background.

An ancient quiet

A single tooth, sun-warmed ochre and sand, held behind glass—time made tangible.

From the Tegana sands

A moment with Carcharodontosaurus

One-of-one presence

Walls can feel flat; shelves can fade into sameness.
The Genuine Carcharodontosaurus Tooth in Display Box (18.4 grams) brings a grounded focal point that invites pause.
Its weathered ridges and serrated profile read like a field note from deep time, not décor.
You don’t need a museum—just a quiet ledge and a little light.

Scale in the small

This Cretaceous fragment—sourced from the Tegana Formation of North Africa—bridges a room to 65 million years ago.
The compact size (.1 x .5 x 2 inches) slips into daily life while carrying the weight of a giant predator.
Conversation starts softly, with curiosity, and gathers into wonder.

For the collector at home

Someone who lives with objects that tell true stories and prefers a single, meaningful relic to a crowded shelf.

Place with intention

Set the glass display box on a bookshelf or desk where natural light can skim its serrations and cast a small shadow.
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Provider Insight

Astro Gallery of Gems

Family-owned since 1961, Astro Gallery of Gems began with Julio Tanjeloff’s conviction that exceptional mineral specimens belonged in homes as well as collections. The Fifth Avenue gallery in New York became a destination for collectors, designers, museums and people discovering gems and minerals for the first time. Astro specializes in fine minerals, gems, fossils, crystals, natural-history objects and rare jewelry—offerings that range from approachable specimens to large collector pieces. The gallery combines collecting, education, curation and natural history to help buyers select pieces chosen for color, formation, texture and visual presence. Compare listed dimensions, origin details and natural variations to find a specimen worth keeping in view.
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Common questions answered

Product FAQ

What dinosaur is the tooth from?
It’s a Genuine Carcharodontosaurus saharicus tooth, a large carnivorous dinosaur from the Cretaceous.
How old is it?
It dates to the Cretaceous, around 65 million years ago.
Where was it found?
It comes from the Tegana Formation in North Africa.
What are the dimensions and weight?
Approximate size is .1 x .5 x 2 inches, and it weighs 18.4 grams.
How is it presented?
It arrives housed in a glass display box for straightforward placement and viewing.