Ochre?

[JohnDee1]

I found these two while trying to metal detect out of a gravel bar. I know ochre is orange, but can also be red. So I was wondering if these appear to be ochre? I did a streak test and both leave a prominent orange. The more interesting one has a slight depression on the side it can stand up. Thoughts? And as always thanks for tolerating me!

 

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[Fred250]

Read something somewhere about ochre crayons, maybe in the Denisova Cave? I have no idea about yours though.

 

[JohnDee1]

Thanks for the reply! Interesting the way separated cultures make use of the same resources. Regardless, having thought, I don't think I found anything. Interesting the different scales of hardness and properties of minerals. Probably not Ochre, but a person can Dream. Thanks again!

 

[MAMucker]

Hematite is the stone used to make the ochre pigment. Hematite is very dense and relatively heavy. Do you know if it’s naturally occurring in your area?

 

[JohnDee1]

I am not aware of an abundance of hematite. It’s probably nothing, and my mind trying to find artifacts were there are none. Thanks for interest regardless!