The main difference between Ivory and Bone is that Ivory is a hard material that can be obtained from the fangs and teeth of animals, while Bone is a rigid organ that forms the skeleton of animals.

Ivory against bone

Ivory is the dead material that is obtained from the teeth and tusks of animals. On the other hand, bone is the rigid organ that is part of the skeletal system of animals.

For the most part, ivory is the tusks of elephants and the teeth of seals. In addition, other royal ivories are obtained from hippos, mastodons, mammoths and wild boars. Ivory is made up of dead cells, while bone is made up of different types of bone cells that are involved in different functions.

While looking under the microscope or a magnifying glass, there are fine lines in the ivory that can be in the form of crossed lines or circular rings. On the other hand, there are no lines, but there are tiny pores in the bones. These pores are actually blood vessel debris that flowed through the bones.

Ivory has a harder and denser structure. On the other hand, the bone is less dense. Due to its rigidity, ivory is more resistant to scratches. On the other hand, as bone is less rigid than ivory, it is less resistant to scratches. Ivory generally has more weight than bones. In addition, ivory has a smooth and shiny structure. On the other hand, the bone has a rough and dry structure.

Ivory broken parts can be easily glued together thanks to its smooth and shiny structure. On the other hand, the broken parts of the bone cannot be glued due to its dry and rough structure. There are fake ivories on the market that are made using powdered ivory or bone etc. These fake ivory can be tested or identified by hot prick tests or black light tests etc. On the other hand, the bones are used to form fake ivory.

Ivory is used in works of art, precious religious objects, the whites of the eyes of statues, decorative boxes for expensive objects, etc. On the other hand, bones are used to protect different organs of the body. They are also used in works of art and many other household items.

A creamy white dead substance that is obtained from the teeth and fangs of animals is known as ivory. It is derived from the ancient Egyptian word âb, âbu, meaning “elephant” and from the Latin word ebor- or ebur.

It is a type of bone tissue known as dentin. It is made from elongated front teeth or incisors that extend outside the mouth of a mammal, eg, walruses, hippos, mammoths, elephants, and other animals. Ivory is made up of dead cells.

Ivory has a harder and denser structure making it more resistant to scratches. It has more weight and a smooth and shiny structure. Also, any broken ivory part can be easily pasted due to its smooth and shiny structure. When looking under a microscope or magnifying glass, there are fine lines in the ivory that can be in the form of criss-cross lines or circular rings.

Ivory is an important element in works of art and is used to make many important decorative and household items. It is used to make precious religious objects, statues eye whites, piano keys, billiard balls, decorative boxes for expensive objects, etc.

Due to the commercial value of ivory, its products have become widespread over the years. However, there are different laws in place in different countries to obtain ivory from endangered species. Asian elephants provide a lot of white and denser ivory than African elephant tusks. Also, Asian ivory is very soft and is best for carving.

Today, ivory imitations are also present on the market. They are made using powdered ivory or bone, etc. These fake ivory can be tested or identified by hot pin testing or black light testing etc. In the hot pin test, a pin is heated red hot and an attempt is made to pierce the ivory. In case of fake ivory, the pin will pierce it. Therefore, this simple test can be used to identify real ivory.

What is the bone ?

Bone is a rigid organ that forms the skeleton of the animal. It is derived from a Greek word ὀστέον or “osteon”, which is also used as a prefix for each term related to bone. It is the connective tissue that forms the skeleton of vertebrates.

Bone is made up of different types of bone cells, that is, osteoblasts, osteocytes, and osteoclasts, etc. Osteoblasts and osteocytes play their role in the formation and mineralization of bones, while; osteocytes carry out bone resorption. In addition, it has many inorganic mineral substances and organic matrix.

The bone has a less dense structure. It is less rigid than ivory, making it less scratch resistant. The bone has less weight and has a rough and dry structure. The broken parts of the bone cannot be glued together due to its dry and rough structure. While looking under the microscope or with a magnifying glass, tiny black or brown pores are seen in the bones. These pores are actually blood vessel debris that flowed through the bones.

Bones are used to protect different organs in the body. They are also used in works of art and many other household items. Furthermore, bone carving has become dominant today. It is also used to form fake ivory. If a bone is exposed to excess heat, it will smoke.

1. The creamy white dead substance that is obtained from the teeth and fangs of animals is known as ivory, while a rigid organ that forms the skeleton of the animal is known as bone.
2. Ivory is derived from an ancient Egyptian word âb, âbu, meaning “elephant” and from the Latin word ebor- or ebur. On the other hand, the word bone is derived from a Greek word ὀστέον or “osteon.”
3. Ivory is made up of dead cells; conversely, bone is made up of different types of bone cells.
4. As you look under the microscope or a magnifying glass, there are fine lines on the ivory. On the other hand, there are no lines, but there are tiny pores in the bones.
5. Ivory has a harder and denser structure. On the other hand, the bone has a less dense structure.
6. Ivory is more resistant to scratches due to its rigidity while; Bone is less rigid than ivory, making it less scratch resistant.
7. Ivory has more weight. On the other hand, the bone has less weight.
8. Ivory has a smooth and shiny structure, while bone has a rough and dry structure.
9. Any broken part of ivory can be easily pasted due to its smooth and shiny structure. On the other hand, the broken parts of the bone cannot be glued due to its dry and rough structure.
10. Fake ivories can be tested or identified by hot pin tests or black light tests etc. whereas if a bone is exposed to excessive heat it will smoke.
11. Ivory can be obtained from the tusks of elephants, the teeth of seals, the hippopotamus, the mastodon, the mammoth, the wild boar, etc. On the other hand, bone is obtained from the skeleton of animals.
12. Ivory is used in works of art, precious religious objects, the whites of the eyes of statues and decorative boxes for expensive objects, etc. On the other hand, bones are used to protect different organs of the body, in works of art and many other household items. .

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Final Thiught

The above discussion summarizes that ivory is a dead creamy white material that is obtained from the teeth and tusks of animals and used in works of art, etc. On the other hand, bone is an organ of the skeletal system of many vertebrates that provides support to different organs and is also used in artwork.