Found in Elliott Co KY in remote area,, any ideas?

[sheepherder]

Object is solid metal encrusted in heavy rock like patina. Super shiny silver like where i knocked off the patina.

 

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[Bruce R]

Silver was discovered in the southwest by accident, it melted out of a rock that was being used to surround a campfire. At least that’s what I read somewhere.

 

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[Bigcypresshunter]

How can I get it tested.. Pawn shop?

QUOTE=sheepherder; ,,, how can I get metal tested?

There is a silver test solution made with Potassium Dichromate and Nitric Acid that can be purchased. I used to mix my own and you can test all metals by putting a drop directly on the object and compare the color with a color chart. I believe lead will turn yellow. You will notice some variations in the color charts coming out of China. Note the one I posted below says nut brown for lead. However there is no mistaking the bright red for silver, unless a person is color blind.

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/13479-silver-aluminum.html

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/167464-chunk-silver-2.html

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/472230-silver-tips-acid-testing.html

https://www.quicktest.co.uk/testing_white_metals.htm

 

[sheepherder]

Thanks.... it is non' magnetic but sets the metal detector on high end. I will get a test kit.