Likely a Meteor-wrong but a head scratcher.

[Digger54]

I found this while metal detecting in a field in the SC Low Country many years ago. My first thought was Meteorite. The problem is that it does not attract to magnets. It was about 8 inches down and had no rust crust on it, it came out of the ground as you see it. It is 1.75"X.75"X.75" and weighs 2.74oz. I ground off one spot that shows light gray with silver sparkles. Another side has a spot where it is slightly crumbly. Is this a chunk of metal slag? If so how do I figure out it's composition without sending it to a lab?

 

[DizzyDigger]

Don't know what it is, but it's definitely one cool looking rock...

 

[ConceptualizedNetherlandr]

Put a torch to it and see if you can make it drip.

 

[Digger54]

Put a torch to it and see if you can make it drip.

Ran a triple torch cigar lighter on the end for a full minute and other than a slight surface patch glowing red nothing. Did not notice any color change in the torch flame either. This item is much heavier and harder than a similar sized piece of lead , zinc, or pewter. I'm wondering if it has silver or nickel in content. If it had iron then it would have iron oxide as well as stick to a magnet.

 

[Oldrvrrat57]

Galena ? Found this a few months ago and turned out to be Galena! Rang up a 34 on deus2

 

[Digger54]

Galena ? Found this a few months ago and turned out to be Galena! Rang up a 34 on deus2 View attachment 2255077

Does Galena have the same density and weight as metal?

 

[AU Seeker]

Does Galena have the same density and weight as metal?

Galena has a specific gravity of 7.6, steel/iron has a specific gravity of 7.8, so very close to the same

 

[Digger54]

Galena has a specific gravity of 7.6, steel/iron has a specific gravity of 7.8, so very close to the same

Thanks. If my item was Galena then a triple torch lighter should have melted it. I may end up sending it to a lab.