anyone know what this is?

[Oldyoungtimer]

I found this in my pan the other day and it caught my eye. I don't think it's lead because all the lead i find is a brighter grey and almost perfectly round. This is pretty flat on one side and just odd shaped. I want to say maybe mercury but i have never seen it in solid form. Thanks for your help in advance.

 

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[Terry Soloman]

What state are you in? Could be platinum.

 

[Oldyoungtimer]

I got this in Rabun county Georgia

 

[Oldyoungtimer]

What state are you in? Could be platinum.

Do you know how i find out what if it is platinum?

 

[Fullpan]

If its lead or mercury heat will tell - if its platinum it'll take the heat unless you have a plasma cutter!

 

[Oldyoungtimer]

Could i heat it up on my stove? I don't have a plasma cutter lol

 

[Oakview2]

I am wondering how heavy is it? Platinum is one of the few elements with a higher specific gravity than gold. Perhaps could be gold covered with Magnanese, graphite, or who knows what. If you have some mild acid, or perhaps scratch test. Best of luck.

 

[Fullpan]

Better do it outside due to possible merc fumes and stand upwind and hold your breath - if its merc it'll vaporize within a minute or so.

 

[Oldyoungtimer]

Well its not magnetic and its very hard to break. I tried stabbing in with my knife and i can't even make a dent in it...hmmm

 

[Aurabbit79er]

I found this in my pan the other day and it caught my eye. I don't think it's lead because all the lead i find is a brighter grey and almost perfectly round. This is pretty flat on one side and just odd shaped. I want to say maybe mercury but i have never seen it in solid form. Thanks for your help in advance.

Meteorite maybe. Not all of them are magnetic.

 

[johnnysau]

Whats the streak color? And color in general - Blue or Black?

 

[63bkpkr]

Hmm, a mystery! Does not look like mercury coated as it is solid black at least as compared to the dime. Not magnetic, how about rubbing it on 600 grit sand paper, what does the bottom look like after the rub? Still black?. Check the web for info on platinum, I think it is usually grey in color. Hope it is P!!..............63bkpkr

 

[Oakview2]

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[AZgoldhuntr]

I found this in my pan the other day and it caught my eye. I don't think it's lead because all the lead i find is a brighter grey and almost perfectly round. This is pretty flat on one side and just odd shaped. I want to say maybe mercury but i have never seen it in solid form. Thanks for your help in advance.

It would appear to be a sex stone...

 

[Oakview2]

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There are some pieces that look similar to yours, I got a feeling that yours may be coated, try the acid, or even rough it up with some emry cloth.

 

[goldenIrishman]

I don't think it would be Mercury since it's liquid at room temp. It has to get down to way below zero to become solid.

 

[Goldwasher]

Hematite

 

[63bkpkr]

pvillehunter, your post is kinda long. Could you shorten it up some say it does not take so long to read.............63bkpkr

Good to know you are still around, having any fun? One word answer is fine.

 

[Rutnbuck]

I found this in my pan the other day and it caught my eye. I don't think it's lead because all the lead i find is a brighter grey and almost perfectly round. This is pretty flat on one side and just odd shaped. I want to say maybe mercury but i have never seen it in solid form. Thanks for your help in advance.

Two easy test for Metorite and Platinum The rusults will always be the same 1st think about it then realize it is not platinum or a metorite. 2nd Answer it will never be platinum or metorite.

 

[dustytrails123]

Two easy test for Metorite and Platinum The rusults will always be the same 1st think about it then realize it is not platinum or a metorite. 2nd Answer it will never be platinum or metorite.

He asked what it is not what it isnt ...