Any idea what this rock is????

[smlgold1989]

Ive always wondered what this is, found it when I was young.

Thanks

Found on beach in California.

 

[Toecutter]

Bust it open...

 

[smlgold1989]

Now, how would I go about doing that? lol

 

[Toecutter]

I use a hammer and safety glasses and start beating till it cracks open, you might have a nice supersize in that one...

 

[Doubter in MD]

I use a hammer and safety glasses and start beating till it cracks open, you might have a nice supersize in that one...

Supersize what?

 

[smlgold1989]

I think that is supposed to be "surprise"

 

[Toecutter]

I think that is supposed to be "surprise"

you are correct...

 

[hvacker]

The thing is a picture is often not enough to ID a rock. It would help if we knew if the rock seemed light or heavy for it's size. Rub the rock on a piece of porcelain like the underside of a toilet tank cover if you can't find anything else. Look at the color left behind.
See if the rock is soft enough to where a penny will scratch it. If not go to a nail, then a piece of glass.
These tests will help classify a rock. It's the fun part.

 

[smlgold1989]

Got it. Well I will have to try those things! The only one I know for sure is that it is heavy for its size.

 

[Rawhide]

Due to weathering one could only guess. But if it is hard I would say granite.

 

[fuss]

I suggest also another couple photos with some direct light on the rock either flash or preferably sunlight.

 

[Kray Gelder]

Not a good photo, but it looks like actinolite, an asbestos mineral. If you smash it with a hammer, you will disperse asbestos fibers.

 

[Clay Diggins]

It does appear to be Actinolite. Nephrite jade is closely related. Often the two are misidentified.

Kray Gelder is correct that Actinolite is a form of asbestos. It's generally considered to be more dangerous than other varieties of asbestos so I too would suggest leaving the rock intact.