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Ivory - Wikipedia Ivory is a hard, white material from the tusks (traditionally from elephants) and teeth of animals, that consists mainly of dentine, one of the physical structures of teeth and tusks The chemical structure of the teeth and tusks of mammals is the same, regardless of the species of origin, but ivory contains structures of mineralised collagen [1]
Ivory | Definition, Uses, Trade, Products, Color, Facts | Britannica ivory, variety of dentin of which the tusk of the elephant is composed and which is prized for its beauty, durability, and suitability for carving The tusk is the upper incisor and continues to grow throughout the lifetime of male and female African elephants and of the male Indian elephant; the female Indian elephant has no tusks or small ones
Ivory: Meanings, Properties, Facts, and More - The Gem Library Ivory is a hard, white material derived from the tusks and teeth of elephants It has been used for centuries to create jewelry and other works of art, as well as religious artifacts, musical instruments, and even weapons African elephant ivory is particularly prized, due to its unique coloration
What is Ivory, and How Was It Used? – Stegos World Understanding what ivory is and how it has been used can deepen your appreciation for this unique material and raise awareness about its ethical implications today Ivory predominantly comprises dentin, a bone-like material that makes up the structure of teeth and tusks
Ivory History, Identification Guide – Antique Guides, Collecting Tips . . . Discover the rich history of ivory, how to identify real ivory from imitations, and understand the latest UK ivory trade laws, including bans on scrimshaw Explore ethical considerations and sustainable alternatives while preserving historical art and cultural heritage
Ivory - New World Encyclopedia Ivory is the hard, smooth, substance, composed primarily of dentin, that constitutes the tusks, or upper incisors, of elephants (family Elephantidae), including the extinct mammoths (genus Mammuthus), as well as the elephant-like mastodons (family Mammutidae, order Proboscidea)
Ivory - Types,Formation,Sources,Properties,Value The word ivory originated with the Latin "eboreus", and came to us through the old French "yvoire " The term ivory may be confined to the material that comprises the tusk of the elephant, although similar materials produced by several other animals are usually considered ivory as well
Ivory - Wikiwand Ivory is a hard, white material from the tusks (traditionally from elephants) and teeth of animals, that consists mainly of dentine, one of the physical structures of teeth and tusks The chemical structure of the teeth and tusks of mammals is the same, regardless of the species of origin, but ivory contains structures of mineralised collagen [1]