New here, got ALOT more ??’s

[theEmmaPearl]

But here’s number 1...

What is this “rock”?...

 

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My apologies ladies & gentlemen,... I am just now getting familiar with the picture posting process.. lol. I have pics of many many treasures, and I have many many questions... I’m thinking that’s what this whole things about anyway right!.. lol.. I appreciate any help and info...

 

[creskol]

Welcome! Is your rock silver or blackish looking?

 

[Madmox]

Perhaps Galena? Where in the US was it found?

 

[smokeythecat]

What context it was found it makes all the difference. Almost looks like massive chalcopyrite.

 

[Tony in SC]

Will a magnet stick to it.

 

[theEmmaPearl]

Thanks guys.... It’s mainly gold... IN COLOR. Lol.. A yellowish brass for sure. Which has had me think chalcopyrite, but this thing is 5 lbs solid and consistently the same throughout. I’ve even broken off a piece (the other small one in pics) to see inside and when I did that it was as bright as gold! I actually got this doing a landscaping cleanup about 2 years ago, and it was muddied and in a pile of junk. I must say I proudly picked it with my eye It’s been water cleaned ONLY... For a couple hours. lol.. It just caught my eye as not normal rock then and I was right about that.. But I can’t find anything similar anywhere..? Unless it truly were Gol.....

 

[theEmmaPearl]

Totally Non Ferrous. No magnet sticks at all. Not even small shards.

 

[trdking]

Welcome, People love answering questions around here. Just make sure you answer their questions back The rock is interesting I have no idea what it is.

 

[theEmmaPearl]

The other rock posted in my 4th post above I thought shows pyrite and or copper or some rare earth metals stuck within it. I was looking for info on that as well. Picked in same house as other piece, but this one was inside. Always looked that way. Not washed at all..

 

[theEmmaPearl]

Totally Non Ferrous. No magnet sticks at all. Not even small shards.

Aren’t I?....

Maybe a slight bit later than my OP but, was I being rude?... My apologies if so.

 

[theEmmaPearl]

Welcome, People love answering questions around here. Just make sure you answer their questions back The rock is interesting I have no idea what it is.

Thank you..

 

[theEmmaPearl]

And the yard it was found in was a basic Century old house in the Lower Hudson Valley, Ny. My apologies for the late reply to my OP. Just getting used to and navigating the site. I’m putting kids to bed now... Will try to be back on tonight. But I’ll for sure be ALL OVER here tomorrow!! Thanks again everyone!!

 

[fyrffytr1]

I think you may have overlooked the question by Madmox who asked where in the US it was found. Any information you can give will help the folks here give you a correct ID. I have no idea what it is.

 

[A2coins]

Also you can post it in the Rock and gem forum it almost looks like it was spray painted lol hope you get an ID

 

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