Mystery metal?

[Jeffro]

This is just for fun, lets see how many can get it-

What is this mystery metal next to the piece of gold?

Here's a hint, its magnetic....

I'll post the answer in a day or two-

 

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[Montana Jim]

alnico

 

[EggyOG]

Babingtonite or platinum, it is impossible to tell the difference from a picture.

 

[Jeffro]

Hmmm, actually I was hoping for more responses.... LOL!


But I guess I'll divulge now.

That is a piece of black sand. Magnetite, most likely. The piece of gold is smaller than fly dung!

Its a photomicrograph from a friend of mine-

 

[Montana Jim]

My second guess was gonna be Black Sand!





Okay - no it wasn't... but that was pretty cool! I never woulda thought to ask about magnification... you're a tricky one Jeffro... a tricky one...

Note to self: Jeffro can no longer be trusted to post photos in normal size...

 

[Eu_citzen]

My first guess would be magnetite

 

[Gypsy Heart]

Magnetite

 

[imafishingnutt]

magnatite
meteor.

 

[Eu_citzen]

is it magnetite

That is a piece of black sand. Magnetite, most likely.

8)

 

[Goldiver]

Hmmm, actually I was hoping for more responses.... LOL!


But I guess I'll divulge now.

That is a piece of black sand. Magnetite, most likely. The piece of gold is smaller than fly dung!

Its a photomicrograph from a friend of mine-

That is a pretty neat photo. I was imagining the gold was at least an ounce piece. 8)

 

[imafishingnutt]

i didnt know flys poop........lol
you have way too much time on your hands bro

 

[Jeffro]

i didnt know flys poop........lol
you have way too much time on your hands bro

LOL!