NuggetN8
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I think it might actually just be a sliver of bedrock from the creek that just happened to look like one. I think those are usually made out of a certain type of rock but it's just bedrock. Maybe just a sliver that chipped off somewhere.after reading the antiques act, I would say that "black rock" is just a rock! if it were a Indian artifact your not supposed to keep them or they can be taken from you legally (right or wrong) that's the law. BUT its a interesting "rock" in any event! and posting it on a forum would only bring the authoritys down upon you!
Thanks! Comments like this are what keep me posting! I like to share my finds to inspire others to get out there. I know most people who do decent don't like to post.wow - you come up with the stuff that makes this forum always interesting - That's a really nice spearpoint or knife (have the guys check it out over on "north American artifacts forum, they'll know.) And beautiful quartz/gold specimens, my favorite thing !! And trail cam - nothing better, for me. Thanks for posting
Yeah I don't think what I found is one of those. That one looks way different! Not sure where they'd get obsidian or flint in my area though.. Thanks for the info!Obsidian and Flint, were some of the most used by the natives. Knapping is a lost art for sure. if it were human made you would see evidence of flaking. small half circles around the side edges of the artifact. Here is an example. http://www.rootsvt.com/sites/www.rootsvt.com/files/styles/large/public/rainbow_HDR2.jpg?itok=BIpExdV-
On second thought actually I am mining on private property today. Doing some processing in the backyard.