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Fossildude19 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Could have a small iron content, to be attracted to a magnet. Where was it found? Country, region, state, department or county would be helpful. Knowing the size would be helpful as well. Looks like a rounded rock, to me. Not seeing any kind of crust that would indicate meteorite, which is what I assume you think this is. 2 Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Moved to Rocks & Minerals You may wish to research some potential diagnostic methods for narrowing down what this rock might be, such as the streak test and displacement test. As Tim stated above, location and size will be of importance. 1 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Maybe look into hematite? Looks similar to Moqui Marbles. Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincentB Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 a Moqui Marble is a hematite shell that is formed around a portion of sandstone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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