milky white and semi round object

[nsdq]

found this today in a area with lots of old dead fresh water molusk in the water and in the bank of a near by creek, and found tis with half a shell in the mud shell was about 6.5in or so in length ,, at first i am thinking rock or marble but is not clay or glass ,etc ..... any ideas or is it a pearl of nice size from fresh water shell fish ? i can take a light to it and it will slightly lum the outer portion to a depth of approx 2-3 mm

 

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[Customx_12]

What's with the greenish glow coming from underneath? Are you sure it isn't a marble or something with crust on it?

 

[nsdq]

that greenish glow is from the led on the cam, if it is a marble it will the lightest one i have found that is calcified

 

[DCMatt]

Hey Penn State!

It could be a freshwater mussel pearl that has lost some of it's luster. They say body oils help keep luster on pearls. Rub it with your hands for a while and see if you can bring out some shine.

DCMatt
PSU '86

 

[timekiller]

White Clay Marble,. Quite common on old sites.I've found a few some are almost as big as a quarter,most are this size though.Being a commercial fisherman I've opened my share of shellfish & seen quite a few pearls.None have ever looked like that.Here's just one I have that's like yours.....& a site to see for yourself.

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Take Care,
Pete,

 

[nsdq]

cool thanks

 

[nsdq]

well it may be a marble, just never seen clay like that if that is what is happy huntnn ya'll