Metallic Rock. What should I do?

[ajaj]

Recovered this rock while metal detecting underwater off the coast of Rhode Island. Got home and found that it is not magnetic. activates my Garrett Pro Pointer solidly, and registers a solid 39 VDI reading (low conductor) on my Garrett AT Pro. Any thoughts on pursuing this further as a potential meteorite? Thanks.

aj

 

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[Terry Soloman]

Not a meteorite.

 

[Jim in Idaho]

Just a typical hot rock. Most gold detectorists find them frequently. It looks like well-rounded basalt, so probably has enough iron in it to set off a detector. Or, it may have fairly high carbon content, which will do the same.
Jim

 

[ajaj]

Thanks for the replies. I've encountered "hot rocks" before and most of them were lighter and more porous. This rock was just tossed on my backyard rock garden!

aj