need help!

[SJohns]

I'm new to this world of Metal Detecting. I've always wanted a MD and I just got a starter one! I found this rock in my back yard which used to be orange groves. Can anyone tell me what it is? It registered my detector on silver/coins. Please don't laugh at me, I am new. I have found my new hobby though! Very addictive!!Thanks Y'all

 

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[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

It looks like what we call a "hot rock". You will find these occasionally. Sometimes just one other times they are everywhere. They sometimes ring up in the silver zone. Keep at it!

 

[ecmjamsit]

what location was it found? looks like some kind of ore to me

 

[SJohns]

The area I live in was all phosphate mines. Im not sure if it relates or not. Thanks for responding, I have so much to learn!

 

[trapperart]

Welcome to the forum and hobby. It does look like a hot rock. They sometimes look like coal. Keep at it and you'll be finding goodies in no time. Good luck. Art

 

[TheCannonballGuy]

Added info.

Seeing that is your 2nd post at TreasureNet... welcome, SJohns. The What-Is-It? forum is the best place on the internet to get unknown objects CORRECTLY identified. But I must add, we are better at ID-ing manufactured objects than rocks.

Just in case you don't already know... the term "hot rock" is what we metal-detectorists call a rock which contains enough of an electrically conductive mineral or metal ore to make the detector react to it with a beep. Very frustrating... except for the extremely rare occasion when you've found something like a piece of high-grade silver ore.

I think T-Net has a Rocks-&-Minerals/rockhounding discussion forum. You'd have better luck getting your rock correctly identified there. It does seem to have a "granular" silvery look... which means a very knowledgeable rockhound could probably ID it.

 

[old digger]

Welcome to tnet!
You failed to mention what state you are in. Your item looks like a sample of lead ore. There are several mines south of Great Falls Mt. in the Monarch area that have similar samples of ore like yours.

 

[SJohns]

You all are so very kind and welcoming! I am in central Florida. I appreciate you all taking the time to reply. I can't wait to find the kind of things y'all have!

 

[P.ALLEN]

Train tracks nearby the find location? Sometimes those train cars brought in a lot of foreign material to areas.