identification

So, Ive hunted alot now that I am in Va, as well as while fixing a door to the dirt basement came across a circle dent in my outer wall- there was a battle nearby within a few miles of my home. The age of my home I am unsure as its got many add ons to it, but it does look like it got hit by a...

Found this while out detecting for gold and from the other people I have asked it’s an air rifle pallet? But there was others saying no and I just can’t seem to find one exactly the same so still a bit unsure lol and if it is an air rifle pallet, year etc? If not any ideas on what it could be...

Hello, I was curious if anyone could ID the Basin/Pitcher/Soap Dish; I believe they are a set. The third and fourth pictures are of the underside of the pitcher and basin, respectively. I was unable to find any marks on the soap dish. I am not knowledgeable about stoneware, and I appreciate any...

Very new to rocks and crystals and was hoping someone could help me identify these! Any help is appreciated!!

I was searching for sparking rocks and I've found these three rocks. I've managed to start a fire with the white stone so I think it is a piece of flint, or maybe I am wrong. The other ones spark a little bit too. Can you help me with identifying them? I've found them in Turkey. It is going to...

Hey guys, so my buddy and I just picked up this giant hunk of raw copper. It weighs around 30 lbs and it's super cool looking, unlike anything I've ever seen. Unfortunately, the previous owner didn't have much of a backstory on it though. All I know is it's from the US. In my research I've found...

I found this bone while walking along a creek in Missouri. I'm curious to know what bone it is and what type of animal it came from. I assume it's a leg bone because it has a socket but it seems like a awful big socket for such a short bone. It looks old but not ancient. Any ideas?

I have a few rocks I picked up from Indian Creek near Bloomington, Indiana and I am looking for identification. I was thinking perhaps a jasper, but they are rather heavy for their size. The red on them is very dark and smooth and the yellowish brown is more gritty. They have interesting shape...

This is obviously some kind of worked and seemingly well used tool. But for what? Shallower ground side accommodates three fingers nicely. See third photo. Can be held comfortably with great force like this. Pinky finger seems to fit into a shallow depression on the back at around the...

Hey there! Located in North Texas. I don't know if this is concrete bubbles, or limonite, or what. Any ideas? Thank you!

Hello new to the forum I found this in sw Florida recently I’m not sure if it is a tusk or possibly a tooth any help would be greatly appreciated!

I am a novice rock collector and found this unique rock (?)/ meteorite (?) in Death Valley. I am unable to identify it and can’t describe it except to say that it’s very heavy, with unique ridges. The lighter part with “bubbles” would have me say that it’s not a meteorite. What do you think?

hello everyone, i would like to know if the rocks are meteorites, thank you.

I had trouble with the images! I have a bunch more rocks I would of like to add in here as well but my partner would prob kill me it’s lair and all the fiddling around! A few where able to scratch borosilicate glass which I believe is 7. I’m a Noboa tho. I’m just obsessed with collecting rocks...

Hey all, I’m new to this forum and was hoping that someone could help me identify this “artifact”. It was given to me recently and apparently it was found in a creek in Tennessee. I was told that it could potentially be a incomplete Mortar? The depression in the center definitely appears to be...

I dug these two bullets at a park in Brooklyn NY that dates back to the 17th Century. They are probably modern bullets but any info on type and approximate age would be much appreciated. They both appear to be lead filled slugs. I have never seen one like the one on the right. Was that made flat...

Found in Fort Wayne Indiana. Size 2 x1.25.

My grandfather died before I was born so not sure how or where these were obtained. At one point they were labeled. This is only a fraction of the collection, but what I am most curious about. Thought maybe 14 was Rose quartz, and 19 was tumbled Amethyst but I'm not sure. Thank you, any IDs much...

A friend of mine found this and has no interest in collecting they found it on accident and i cant find anything on it so any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance for your time.

Hello every one I am new to the forum! My name is Taylor, from Marysville, Washington. I have a collection of items, I am not sure what they are. I would appreciate any info you may have.

I found this on a beach near Otter Ferry, Scotland. I'm inexperienced at identification so I was hoping someone else knew the answer. To me it looks like quartz with some sort of iron/hematite in the middle, but what do I know? :laughing7: I'm particularly interested in what the brown wavy stuff...

I spotted this on a beach near Otter Ferry, Scotland. I can only assume it's quartz with hematite or something inside, but I'm new to identifying minerals and such so not really sure how to figure this stuff out.

I found this clay pipe near Lake Michigan, Green Bay area. It washed up on shore which is amazing but i found it on the shore line it has some damage to it.. i think maybe from a boat prop or something. Still it is in great shape, but i need some help with identification. I have spent...

I found this chain detecting in a wash in Arizona. I would like to know what it is and how old it is? Its 12 inches long and about 1/2 inch wide. Its Not magnetic, possibly brass. I dont see any markings on it. The ends have rivets, but no material was attached to it when I dug it. Looks like...

Hey so I found this U.S. uniform button metal detecting around the house. I was wondering if anyone knew what kind of uniform it comes from? The eagle doesnt have a shield and has a crown above its head. Please help! Also there is no writing on the back because it rusted out.

These samples were found just north of the Keystone and Chaquita Mine just west of Goodsprings, Nevada. These two I believe are similar in composition to one another. I simply ground and polished the edge on one of the samples. These were found in crystalized sheets on the outside exposed...

Here are a few relics I cannot identify--need expert opinions--THANKS!<br> 1. Brass half of horse bit-Union, Confederate, or civilian?<br> 2. Spur-Union, Confederate, or civilian?<br> 3. Brass plate with star-small screw down cover?<br>4.  Brass buckle-Confederate or civilian?<br> 5.  Brass...

Happened upon this rock a while back but still puzzled as to what it might be. I'm mostly a Native American artifact hunter so you can see why I just had to pick it up lol. Strange shape as if someone made it that way, and if not by some natural means there are 3 scratch/tally marks on the top...

found this today chiseled away most of the rock around it

Inherited this clock from my parents who purchased in Düsseldorf, Germany at an Estate Sale in 1965. They thought it may have been 70-80 years old at that time. There is some printing / markings on the back of the clock face but difficult to read: 6N793 R4176 HW JHECANRNA MIT GERMANY (I don't...

Inherited this clock from my parents who purchased in Düsseldorf, Germany at an Estate Sale in 1965. They thought it may have been 70-80 years old at that time. There is some printing / markings on the back of the clock face but difficult to read: 6N793 R4176 HW JHECANRNA MIT GERMANY

Hi everyone, brand new member to the site, and recently got into rock collecting. I've been having a difficult time identifying a few rocks i've found, wondering if anyone could help me out. Found this one on a beach in NY. seems to have little bits of muscovite on it also. This one seems to...

Greetings, I have several Virginia State Seal cuff buttons with the following backmarks--"John A Griffith & Co. Balt. Md." Was just wondering what years this firm was in business as I have been unable to find any information in any of the button backmark reference guides. I can provide...

Hey guys, I have been looking around an old WW2 wolframite mine; Near the mine we can find many white quartz, some with little bit metal embedded; Here is the best specimen i found, others were smaller : I had to break it open to see the metal; I also polished it on one side, just to...

I found this at a 1940's home and think it could be a badge or pin. any thoughts on what it could say or what it could be? Thanks! -Jonathan

Does anyone know what this is? I'm 99% sure it's from World War 2. I found it at sandbridge beach Virginia (in VA beach). P.S. It's made of copper if you didn't already figure it out. (Not sure why my pics are sideways.)

I think it was some kind of granite or maybe a gneiss rather, but I was just moving it and saw this crazy red color like inside if that makes sense. Anyways, I decided to take a sample so I chipped off a piece for identification. Originally I thought maybe it was like a garnet vein, but that's...