Stone bead

GaRebel1861 · Sep 23, 2012

I found this bead laying in a washout in a field that I surface hunt in for points. Most points found in this field are archaic with some woodland as well. It is obviously made of stone. Can anyone tell the type of material it is made of? I've never seen any raw material like this in my area. There may be but, I just haven't seen it. Any thoughts are welcomed.

GaRebel1861 · Apr 2, 2013

quito said:
Nice bead, I don't think Pipestone though, I am only 23 miles from the quarry at Pipestone Mn., and I have never seen light flecks to that degree in any I have ever seen.

To be honest, I'm still not sure what the material is. I can tell you that I like it and want to find another!

NC field hunter · Apr 2, 2013

Reminds me of agatized wood

Martingeetars · Apr 3, 2013

I have a very good friend in fla that found one that is very similar, his is red jasper. Its a soft stone that works well. Your's looks identical to his. Thats a great find and not that common.

GaRebel1861 · Apr 3, 2013

Martingeetars said:
I have a very good friend in fla that found one that is very similar, his is red jasper. Its a soft stone that works well. Your's looks identical to his. Thats a great find and not that common.

Thanks! It could very well be red jasper.