How do you tell the difference. . .

[Fiwi]

. . .between a round rock and an abrading stone?

 

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[SoIll]

use wear

 

[*Molly*]

The best thing you can do hon is pick up everything you're unsure about, I have known new collectors miss good artifacts for lack of experience. So keep all you find, post pics & that will ensure you haven't missed something good.
Good luck Fiwi.

Molly.

 

[jamey]

well said molly,when i started i found a stingray barb.didnt know what it was untill i read about them on here,glad i kept it.just dont know were i put it.had to have been brought here since im in tenn.although tenn used to be an ocean,this had not turned into a fossil.really want to post it and learn alittle more about it.i like to find ones that arent done also,kinda shows you how they make them jamey

 

[Fiwi]

Here's a pic of what I found. So, is it just a round rock or something more? I should also mention that there are no other large rocks on this beach.

 

[Fiwi]

Would love to know if anyone has an opinion on this.

 

[joshuaream]

It's hard to tell from the picture, the reality is that it could be a rock or it could have been a rock that was used as a tool. Even if it is a tool, it doesn't look like the natives put a lot of work into it (which is pretty normal for mano/grinding stones.)

Run your fingers on the flat sides, they should be smoother than the rest of the rock. A water worn rock should be equally smooth on all sides.