Authentic Mosasaur fossil tooth

Exact Details and Fit

Precise Specimen Details

Measured Dimensions and Weight

Weight
163.5 grams
Size
2 x 1.5 x 4 inches
Species
Mosasaurus beaugei
Origin
Morocco, Oulad Abdoun Basin
Period
Late Cretaceous, 73 - 65 million years ago
Condition
Complete tooth with root embedded in matrix

What arrives

One genuine mosasaur tooth fossil with root preserved in its matrix

Natural Fossil Form

Complete Tooth with Root Embedded

Suitable for display in a collection or study under controlled environmental conditions

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Genuine Mosasaur tooth fossil with root embedded in matrix from Morocco

A relic with presence

Dark enamel rising from sand-hued root, the curve still sharp with intent. Set it on a low shelf and the room grows quieter.

From seafloor to sideboard

Genuine Mosasaur Tooth with Root, Morocco

One predator, one moment

Rooms full of new things can feel interchangeable. The Genuine Mosasaur Tooth with Root carries the weight of time—73 to 65 million years—in a form you can actually live with. Its intact root and dark, tapered crown add contrast and calm, the way a single found object steadies a space. You don’t need more; you need something worth pausing for.

Quiet drama

This specimen isn’t a replica; it’s a complete, embedded tooth from Mosasaurus beaugei, the dominant marine hunter of its age. At 163.5 grams and 2 x 1.5 x 4 inches, it anchors a desk, console, or bookshelf without crowding it. The natural striations and weathered matrix invite close looking, turning passing glances into small conversations.

For the keeper of moments

Collectors and design-led homeowners who prefer a single authentic artifact to a dozen accents.

Place with intention

Stand it upright on a mantle or shelf where natural light can graze the enamel and reveal the layered matrix.
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Questions About This Fossil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this an authentic fossil?
Yes. It is a genuine mosasaur tooth with root from Morocco, identified as Mosasaurus beaugei and dating to the Late Cretaceous (73–65 million years ago).
What are the dimensions and weight?
It weighs 163.5 grams and measures approximately 2 x 1.5 x 4 inches.
Is the tooth complete?
Yes. The tooth is complete and intact, fully embedded within the matrix.
Where was it found?
It comes from Morocco, within the phosphate basins known for Mosasaurus beaugei.
How should I display it?
Place it on a stable, level surface with good light so the dark enamel and textured matrix are visible.