Oddly shaped/ worked stone. What is it?

[Vermont treasure hunter]

I found this on A beach on Mohegan island, which is an island off the cost of Maine. It had been inhabited by Native Americans, the key nations being the Micmacs and the Abnakis. The coastal tribes of the Passamaquoddy, the Penobscot, and the Wawenocks summered on islands, including Monhegan as well. It was first contacted by Europeans in 1657. Anyways, I thought I could do some looking around, considering the history, and I found this. It is stone but I am not sure what type. It is very light, weighing only 2 grams and has definitely been shaped. One has has been worn down from the water. I have not idea what this could be. Any info on this is greatly appreciated.

 

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[Charlie P. (NY)]

This is HUGELY speculative, but what comes to mind is the block that is used in some N.A. Native flutes. They worked out the inner chamber and used a stone "cap" on a section left flat that was lashed on after adjusting it for the best tone. Size is right, and the groove would help hold it in place. But I ave never seen on in that shape. They are more commonly a fish or animal shape.

The below image is of modern ones with wood pieces.

 

[Vermont treasure hunter]

This is HUGELY speculative, but what comes to mind is the block that is used in some N.A. Native flutes. They worked out the inner chamber and used a stone "cap" on a section left flat that was lashed on after adjusting it for the best tone. Size is right, and the groove would help hold it in place. But I ave never seen on in that shape. They are more commonly a fish or animal shape.

The below image is of modern ones with wood pieces.

That interesting! Would be very cool if that’s what it is!

 

[invent4hir]

Cool find! I can only get the first picture to open and there isn't a "next" button at the lower left corner. Anyone else having this happen?

*** Ignore this post. There is a second thread for this and all 6 pictures open.

 

[Vermont treasure hunter]

Cool find! I can only get the first picture to open and there isn't a "next" button at the lower left corner. Anyone else having this happen?

It works fine for me. Sorry about that. Anyone else getting that?

 

[Lenrac2]

If you tap once, you get the next button. Accidently tap twice, I don't.

 

[GoDeep]

It's part of the up/down window switch off a Lexus.

 

[GoldieLocks]

Could it be a game board piece of some sort? It also appears to be delibratly shined so I bet it is very modern

 

[Vermont treasure hunter]

Could it be a game board piece of some sort? It also appears to be delibratly shined so I bet it is very modern

I agree that it is deliberately shined and smoothed but does that mean that it’s modern? I may be wrong, but I think people have been shining things for a while. No a fence intended and your in-site is appreciated. The game board idea is interesting.

 

[Vermont treasure hunter]

It's part of the up/down window switch off a Lexus.

It is definitely made of stone so I don’t think so.

 

[Georgia Placer]

Very interesting!

 

[Georgivs]

Could it maybe be a piece of bakelite? Perhaps part of an old black bakelite phone?

 

[Tpmetal]

Could it maybe be a piece of bakelite? Perhaps part of an old black bakelite phone?

I had the same thought, op can test by putting in hot water and seeing if it smells of formaldehyde after, or poke it with a hot needle.

 

[Vermont treasure hunter]

I had the same thought, op can test by putting in hot water and seeing if it smells of formaldehyde after, or poke it with a hot needle.

Interesting thought. I will try that.

 

[Vermont treasure hunter]

So I put it in hot water for a minute or two and it doesn’t smell or look any different. I do think it is stone just from how the water had worn down one side of it. Here’s a pic of the side.

 

[invent4hir]

Consider posting on the rocks/gems sub-forum -> Rocks/Gems

If you want, I can send the link to this thread to a contact at the Ohio History Connection. Please note, it could take him several days to see it & reply.

 

[Almy]

Bakelite is a very resistant, cross linked polymer. Hot water would not affect it. It will smoke using a flame, but is not easily ignited and goes out when flame removed. It's density would be about 1.2 grams per cc, I think. You could weigh the object, then weigh it again while it is suspended in water, completely submerged. That would require making a little wire or string basket which would affect the volume a little. The dry weight divided by the difference between the submerged weight and the dry weight is the density.

 

[Vermont treasure hunter]

Bakelite is a very resistant, cross linked polymer. Hot water would not affect it. It will smoke using a flame, but is not easily ignited and goes out when flame removed. It's density would be about 1.2 grams per cc, I think. You could weigh the object, then weigh it again while it is suspended in water, completely submerged. That would require making a little wire or string basket which would affect the volume a little. The dry weight divided by the difference between the submerged weight and the dry weight is the density.

Will try these. Can’t do it now but will write back when I have.

 

[Vermont treasure hunter]

Did the flame test and it did melt slightly and is now giving off a smell so I guess it is Bakelite.

 

[GoDeep]

It is definitely made of stone so I don?t think so.

You do know i was teasing right? Not helpful, i know.