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by keithold is a prodigal bagger on October 10th, 2007

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What are elephant tusks made of?

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  • by Kevisaurus is a Carnotaurus today on October 10th, 2007

    Kevisaurus is a Carnotaurus today

    Mostly calcium
    "The tusk of both species is mostly made of calcium phosphate in the form of apatite. As a piece of living tissue, it is relatively soft (compared with other minerals such as rock), and the tusk, also known as ivory, is strongly favored by artists for its carvability."
    Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elephant

    Both African & Asian

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  • by Mandy the Pirate Comedian on October 10th, 2007

    Mandy the Pirate Comedian

    ivory... im pretty sure.

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  • by SASSYWI-Q-Sassia-Jetpacking with NASCAR on October 10th, 2007

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    Ivory

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