Tiny magnetic triangular pebble is composed of?

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I found this in North Central Arkansas and was wondering if anyone might know what it Is?
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Is it strongly magnetic? I'd guess magnetite in that case.
Another magnetic mineral is pyrrhotite, often has a bronze-like color and is only weakly magnetic.
 

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No indication of pyrrhotite, probably magnetite with an interesting shape as magnetite forms in cubit to rhombic formations.... might be wrong but its an angular crystal :)
 

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Without better pictures it looks meteorite-ish-like so if thats what you're hoping for go ahead n buy a bottle of DMG and see if it tests positive for nickel. It only costs around 20 bucks.
 

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Not very familiar with meteorites but this isn't likely to be a meteorite from my limited experience.
 

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Not really hoping for anything in particular but when the mood strikes to spend 20 bucks , I may pick some of that up.
 

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