D DSRTXJ Jr. Member Joined Jun 3, 2008 Messages 26 Reaction score 2 Golden Thread 0 Location Palm Springs, Ca Nov 16, 2008 #1 I found this rock near the opening of a mine.. It seems to be heavier for it's size..
allen_idaho Hero Member Joined Dec 4, 2007 Messages 809 Reaction score 114 Golden Thread 0 Location Culdesac, Idaho Nov 18, 2008 #2 I'll guess it's a mix of iron, pyrite and quartz. Break a small piece off and pound on it with a hammer. See if it is malleable or if it will break. Upvote 0
I'll guess it's a mix of iron, pyrite and quartz. Break a small piece off and pound on it with a hammer. See if it is malleable or if it will break.