Re: Re: Polar Bear ID | |||||
Re: Re: Polar Bear ID -- Beadman | Post Reply | Edit | Forum | Where am I? |
https://www.fws.gov/lab/ivory_natural.php#walrus
The dentine is composed of two types: primary dentine and secondary dentine (often called osteodentine). Primary dentine has a classical ivory appearance. Secondary dentine looks marble or oatmeal-like. This type of secondary dentine is diagnostic for walrus tusk ivory.