Metallic Rock. What should I do?

ajaj · Aug 30, 2015

Recovered this rock while metal detecting underwater off the coast of Rhode Island. Got home and found that it is not magnetic. activates my Garrett Pro Pointer solidly, and registers a solid 39 VDI reading (low conductor) on my Garrett AT Pro. Any thoughts on pursuing this further as a potential meteorite? Thanks.

aj

Terry Soloman · Aug 30, 2015

Not a meteorite.

Jim in Idaho · Aug 30, 2015

Just a typical hot rock. Most gold detectorists find them frequently. It looks like well-rounded basalt, so probably has enough iron in it to set off a detector. Or, it may have fairly high carbon content, which will do the same.
Jim

ajaj · Sep 1, 2015

Thanks for the replies. I've encountered "hot rocks" before and most of them were lighter and more porous. This rock was just tossed on my backyard rock garden!

aj