Possible coral fossil?

Libsk91

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Posted in Rocks/Gem and didn’t hear from anyone, but did have someone suggest fossilized coral on another website? Curious what this is!!
 

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I think it's just two types of quartz cemented together. The grains were "almost quartz crystals".
 

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Yes, it is a VERY highly worn remains of a coral fossil. That honeycomb pattern is the giveaway.
 

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With that said, the two types together reference an ancient magma melt. Any gold nearby?
 

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Libsk91

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No, not that I’m aware of. There has been gold found 350 some miles away in the black hills, but now I’m going to have to look closer in the area I found this. I’m glad it caught my eye!
 

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Libsk91

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Is it just time that would cause the worn honeycomb pattern? I’ve never came across something like this ever.
 

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Libsk91

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I attached a video if anyone wants to take a look, it has some really cool markings along with the honeycomb pattern
 

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