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8" Sperm Whale Tooth

I saw this thing just barely hanging on to the layer. Its in fairly good condition and about 90% complete. I have no idea what it is yet, but I hope to find out soon.

Update - 11/2/2003 The Smithsonian guys identified this as a sperm whale tooth at the Cypress Gardens Fossil Show. t$ was hoping it was a tusk, but alas, the hunt continues.

Location Charleston County, South Carolina, USA
Species Scaldicetus
Age Miocene Epoch
Formation Hawthorne Formation
Category Marine Mammal
Length 8 inches

ID1150
Membert$
Date Added7/27/2003

In this photo you can see what looks to be growth rings.
  

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