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[Ankeeland97]

Anyone know what this might be? It's not magnetic. And it doesn't set off a metal detector. Just curious to hear what everyone thinks. Thanks in advance.

 

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[pepperj]

Where was it found?

 

[AU Seeker]

A Rock?

Why do you want to know what it is, what about it makes you think it's special??

 

[Ankeeland97]

A Rock?

Why do you want to know what it is, what about it makes you think it's special??

A Rock?

Why do you want to know what it is, what about it makes you think it's special??

It just seems like more. Ive seen plenty of rocks. And this one just seemed like more.

 

[ToddsPoint]

That’s hematite. It’s fairly common here in the Central IL glacial till. It comes in different grades. The best comes from deposits in MO. The glacial is lower quality. The Indians occasionally made celts from it, especially the MO stuff. I made a celt from the glacial stuff. It will take a very high polish. I can see why you picked it up. Not your everyday rock.👍🏻

 

[searcher]

That's a nice chunk of clean hematite.
They make pretty jewelry, decorations, carvings etc.

Once after a big rain I found a piece on the top of the ground that was completely polished and shiny.
Figured it was a worry stone.
You made a Nice find.