Found A Rock! Help, What is it?

[Torque45]

I found this rock in a creek whilst panning for gold. Can anyone tell me what it is? I think the center is garnet but I'm no geologist. It's very heavy for the size, thanks!

 

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[BurntBear]

It looks like garnet to me. Nice find!

 

[Torque45]

Thanks do you happen to know what the rest of it might be?

 

[BurntBear]

Have you tried shining a light through it?

 

[Torque45]

No but I will non magnetic

 

[Jim in Idaho]

I don't know what it is, but it is a gorgeous specimen.
Jim

 

[CoinandRelicMan]

Looks like a keeper to me! Pretty rocks are still pretty no matter what they actually are !!!

 

[StoneWhisper]

Naturally tumbled Smokey Quartz / Ruby or Garnet

 

[DDancer]

Shine a bright light thru it. Red/purple you've a garnet. Nice bit

 

[PamDF]

Is that quartz in the center of it? could be dark red agate with quartz in the center, a cute keepsake!

 

[G Freeman]

Great find.

 

[edkeyes]

Looks like Obsidian rounded out by the creek. Like sea glass. You should look for more.