Ancient/NAI Tool or Just a Rock?

Ed-D

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I thought this had a unique shape when I found it in North Texas and thought perhaps it could have been a cutting or scraping tool. Since I am in no way close to an expert on these things I thought I would post here. Any opinion is welcome.

5.25" length, 2.75" height, approx 1.75" wide. It's flat on the top and has an edge. I also provided pictures of how it fits into my hand.

Rock tool side 1.jpg Rock tool side 2.jpg Rock tool top.jpg Rock tool edge.jpg Rock tool hold 1.jpg Rock tool hold 2.jpg
 

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Charl

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I believe that's just a broken rock, and not a tool. Keep looking, the artifacts are out there.
 

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It may be a natural rock, and may also have been used as a tool/scraper, etc. I have some flint ones a lot like that and was told many years ago they were scrapers. Then, a geologist told me he was sure they were natural. Either way, what native american in their right mind would not utilize that for a scraper? Look closer at the sharp edge, it looks like it may have been worked. Remember this: I know nothing but what I was told about mine. And that guy could have been a psychopath for all I know...
 

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Looks almost like a big removal flake but I don't see any edge work on it. Might of been just tossed after it was removed.
 

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Mother nature gives us these rocks to speculate. I do not see any work by man upon it. But it sure fits the hand.
 

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Yep, 'fits perfectly in the hand' is always the clincher, isn't it? I think it's just a rock, but I would go back and take a closer look at the area you found it. Could be the result of tool making.
 

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