Found this on the banks of the Ohio river back in September, need help to identify it

Feb 13, 2018
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I found this item in the Ohio river near Wheeling WV. Its made of a green slate material with small fossils in it. About a foot long sharp all the way around it. Weighs about a pound. If you can help with the identification I truly appreciate it.
 

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sandchip

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I would say that it's a hoe or spade. It's very similar to one that I found long ago. Actually the first artifact that I ever found. Nice find!
 

The Grim Reaper

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You're not going to like this answer but I am very confident that is just a piece of naturally weathered limestone. I find pieces just like that along the Ohio River in Scioto county Ohio.
 

monsterrack

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I have to go along with Reaper it doesn't show use on any of the ends from what I can see. That's mother nature doing her thing.
 

rock

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Yes it does look natural and it could be real water worn but Im not from your area so I would say Grim is correct due to he is from your area and has walked the rivers in your state.
 

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