thrift store rock carving

[mcmich]

Anybody know what this is? Found at a local thrift store. Its 4 inches by 3.

 

[DDancer]

I'd say its a set aside carving. Serpentine or onyx would be my guess as it looks soft.

 

[ice9]

Could be serpentine, talc, soapstone, or marble. Hardness test will help. Acid test will tell if it's calcite.

 

[Beans]

Prehistoric Dinosaur flea?

 

[Mrdigz]

Hard to tell like ice9. Said. And it also looks like the water bugs found on Long Island beaches!!! But I like Dinosaur flea better!

 

[Tigger]

Gourd, with leaves.