What organism are these black dots

[painterx7]

Just curious on these little dots ?

 

[rock]

You will have to send me that piece so I can look at it in hand for me to know for sure. Make sure you dont put a return address on it.

 

[Rege-PA]

Could be manganese deposits, a good sign of an authentic artifact.

 

[painterx7]

Thanks yes I was very excited when I found it was on the way to the truck when I found it about 50 yards it was awesome lol

 

[painterx7]

Could be manganese deposits, a good sign of an authentic artifact.

Thanks for your input these deposits what are they from ?

 

[rock]

It shows the age of the artifact. Usually you have to have a microscope to see them. If you see no spots then it means they arent ancient. Its like patina.

 

[painterx7]

I need a microscope lol I use magnifying glasses but that's all I got I should prob purchase one thanks for the info !!!

 

[Tnmountains]

I sometimes find them with those little black dots as well. I know 12000 + years ago or so we have that layer of nano diamonds . I do not know what causes those dots.
Nice artifact. Big.

 

[old digger]

Cool Find! The spots may be caused by a mineral in the rock, that after being exposed for a long time to moisture and or other minerals in the soil. Thus creating the spots. Or it may be a type of fungus.

 

[NC field hunter]

First off, send that piece to me. Not Rock. Lol! It's a nice spade or Celt or what ever tool it is, and more pics of it would be nice. The black spots are moss or fungi. I see it often on pieces that I find in wet areas. I never really purposely remove it, but removal doesn't affect the patina. If the idea of a fungus bothers you, scrape the spots off. If not, let their be a fungus among us!

 

[bzbadger]

Unmistakable.....cooties, best thing for you to do is package it up, send it to me..im only thinking of your well being.
Seriously an awesome find, I bet you were flipping when you found that.

Get your facts first, then distort them as you please-Mark Twain

 

[painterx7]

I would send it right away but I think I've already been exposed to the artifact disease lol it's very contagious Haha I'll post some more pictures

 

[hbrown22]

Great find!

 

[monsterrack]

Very nice find

 

[painterx7]

Thanks guys it made my day hope to find more lol

 

[Salura]

If you are concerned about fungi or insects, could you microwave it for a few seconds?

Grats on the find.

 

[theviking]

Looks like what some folks call oolitic , or oolithic. Google search oolithic chert, great find. thanks for the view.

 

[painterx7]

It doesn't bother me that they are there I was trying to learn more about it to understand all these replys are a great learning experience for me I love to learn new things everyday lol thanks for all the info it's much appreciated here are some more pictures of this piece

 

[rock]

I guess you know Paleo is big in your area rite? Thats either a nicely flaked Hoe or a Paleo hand ax. That is one of the best artifacts you have posted yet. Old Digger will probably know if it is Paleo. Id like to see a pic of both ends.

 

[painterx7]

One end is pointy the other worked flat here's the end pick also has some quartz on one end