Log InRegister
Quick Links : The Mindat ManualThe Rock H. Currier Digital LibraryMindat Newsletter [Free Download]
Home PageAbout MindatThe Mindat ManualHistory of MindatCopyright StatusWho We AreContact UsAdvertise on Mindat
Donate to MindatCorporate SponsorshipSponsor a PageSponsored PagesMindat AdvertisersAdvertise on Mindat
Learning CenterWhat is a mineral?The most common minerals on earthInformation for EducatorsMindat ArticlesThe ElementsThe Rock H. Currier Digital LibraryGeologic Time
Minerals by PropertiesMinerals by ChemistryAdvanced Locality SearchRandom MineralRandom LocalitySearch by minIDLocalities Near MeSearch ArticlesSearch GlossaryMore Search Options
Search For:
Mineral Name:
Locality Name:
Keyword(s):
 
The Mindat ManualAdd a New PhotoRate PhotosLocality Edit ReportCoordinate Completion ReportAdd Glossary Item
Mining CompaniesStatisticsUsersMineral MuseumsClubs & OrganizationsMineral Shows & EventsThe Mindat DirectoryDevice SettingsThe Mineral Quiz
Photo SearchPhoto GalleriesSearch by ColorNew Photos TodayNew Photos YesterdayMembers' Photo GalleriesPast Photo of the Day GalleryPhotography

Identity HelpMaybe the experts can figure this out

8th Mar 2019 00:23 UTCAshley Frady

01688860016029329341927.png
It was found in balsam western north carolina in the river no i did not polish it ive taken it to a few places and no one can tell me what it is

8th Mar 2019 00:52 UTCAshley Frady

-- moved topic --

8th Mar 2019 00:58 UTCPaul Brandes 🌟 Manager

Welcome to Mindat, Ashley!


Have you checked its hardness and specific gravity (density) of the specimen? That might help us "experts" take a wild stab at what you have.

8th Mar 2019 18:12 UTCEd Clopton 🌟 Expert

Another photo might help, too, maybe of the other side. And the sharper the focus, the more we can see. Looks like an attractive rock, whatever it is.

8th Mar 2019 18:31 UTCDonald B Peck Expert

Whatever it is, it is a rock . . .hard (pretty well polished by stream action with no undercutting). . . most likely quartz veins . . . and whatever the dark minerals are, they are equally hard (chert or quartzite?). When you take your pictures, enlarge them as much as possible to see if they are still sharp. That helps a lot.
 
Mineral and/or Locality  
Mindat Discussions Facebook Logo Instagram Logo Discord Logo
Mindat.org is an outreach project of the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
Copyright © mindat.org and the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy 1993-2024, except where stated. Most political location boundaries are © OpenStreetMap contributors. Mindat.org relies on the contributions of thousands of members and supporters. Founded in 2000 by Jolyon Ralph.
Privacy Policy - Terms & Conditions - Contact Us / DMCA issues - Report a bug/vulnerability Current server date and time: April 26, 2024 22:10:35
Go to top of page