It's magnetic. It exhibits a red fluorescence on the white sections which I imagine is like calcium carbonate or something, but not sure cause I'm a noob lol. 

<div class="md"><p>It&#39;s magnetic. It exhibits a red fluorescence on the white sections which I imagine is like calcium carbonate or something, but not sure cause I&#39;m a noob lol. </p>
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A mystery

<div class="md"><p>Found in the gravel at work</p>
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It's a dinosaur

Hi everyone, does anyone know what this beautiful vintage ashtray is made of? Thank you!

<div class="md"><p>Hi everyone, does anyone know what this beautiful vintage ashtray is made of? Thank you!</p>
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Does anyone know what this is made of?

It's a piece of sedimentary rock with little bits of embedded shells and a piece of wood that is not fossilized.   Question is, could the rock have formed around the wood or would this have to be a case of a root or other part of a tree growing in and filling the space in the rock?  Or something else that i haven't considered?  
Thanks for your thoughts!

<div class="md"><p>It&#39;s a piece of sedimentary rock with little bits of embedded shells and a piece of wood that is not fossilized.   Question is, could the rock have formed around the wood or would this have to be a case of a root or other part of a tree growing in and filling the space in the rock?  Or something else that i haven&#39;t considered?<br/>
Thanks for your thoughts!</p>
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How could this have formed?

New to rock hounding and am sooo bad at identifying. I moved to Tacoma, Washington in Sept of 2024 and found all of these since I’ve been here. These are the ones that I am most curious about, if anyone has any information or can help at all, I numbered them to maybe make it easier.? Pictures don’t do some of them justice 

<div class="md"><p>New to rock hounding and am sooo bad at identifying. I moved to Tacoma, Washington in Sept of 2024 and found all of these since I’ve been here. These are the ones that I am most curious about, if anyone has any information or can help at all, I numbered them to maybe make it easier.? Pictures don’t do some of them justice </p>
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New to rockhounding and Washington

<div class="md"><p>Jack!</p>
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Who it reminds you of?

I found this on a beach any idea what it could be? 

<div class="md"><p>I found this on a beach any idea what it could be? </p>
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Any idea what thus could be?

I saw this and instantly thought of Jombo from smiling friends 

<div class="md"><p>I saw this and instantly thought of Jombo from smiling friends </p>
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I really think this rock could be the fifth Smiling Friend

This rock my daughter found! (Chert nodule, south east England, along a river)

What kind of rock is this? Picked in KY It's not magnetic and doesn't rub or scratch on a hard surface.

The moonstone that I usually use to make a pendant

Can someone help me correctly identify each set of pieces? I got them from a friend here in AZ. She got them from a guy who owns a rock store also in AZ, so I'm assuming he probably found them in or around Az. They were in a 20lb bucket of pieces. Initially told they were all rainbow calcite, but I'm not sure that's right. I did do a vinegar test on most of them which resulted in no visible bubbling or fizzing but I could here tiny crackles when held up to my ear. 

I have sharpened the images a bit to show detail more, hopefully that helps. If you have any questions, just ask. Thanks guys! 

<div class="md"><p>Can someone help me correctly identify each set of pieces? I got them from a friend here in AZ. She got them from a guy who owns a rock store also in AZ, so I&#39;m assuming he probably found them in or around Az. They were in a 20lb bucket of pieces. Initially told they were all rainbow calcite, but I&#39;m not sure that&#39;s right. I did do a vinegar test on most of them which resulted in no visible bubbling or fizzing but I could here tiny crackles when held up to my ear. </p>

<p>I have sharpened the images a bit to show detail more, hopefully that helps. If you have any questions, just ask. Thanks guys! </p>
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I feel like there's alot going on here...

Hi. I have this sphere in my collection and cannot remember what it is. It seems pretty heavy.

<div class="md"><p>Hi. I have this sphere in my collection and cannot remember what it is. It seems pretty heavy.</p>
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Unknown sphere

Taking around our backyard, my son found this. It is magnetic and is very heavy. 

<div class="md"><p>Taking around our backyard, my son found this. It is magnetic and is very heavy. </p>
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My son found this in our backyard

<div class="md"><p>🗿</p>
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One of my favorite Rocks I found at the American River🗿

Stumbled upon when walking down a creek in mid-MO. That rock was giving off bad juju vibes. So I left it without even an attempt of touching. But did document the encounter... 

<div class="md"><p>Stumbled upon when walking down a creek in mid-MO. That rock was giving off bad juju vibes. So I left it without even an attempt of touching. But did document the encounter... </p>
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I didn't dare to pick this up! 😬

I visited iceland and found this cool looking rock.

<div class="md"><p>I visited iceland and found this cool looking rock.</p>
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Perfectly round rock found on the black sand beach of iceland

My brother-in-law gave me knowing that I have a slight obsession with beautiful rocks but I’m having a hard time figuring out what it is. 

<div class="md"><p>My brother-in-law gave me knowing that I have a slight obsession with beautiful rocks but I’m having a hard time figuring out what it is. </p>
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Can someone help me if this rock

What kind of rock is this?

What are these

Found this rock on Lake Erie. Lookea just like a man whaling out, the nose is uncanny. 

<div class="md"><p>Found this rock on Lake Erie. Lookea just like a man whaling out, the nose is uncanny. </p>
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The Scream

I think this is some type of serpentine, but I’m not sure. It’s heavier and harder than average serpentine. Dimensions: approximately 5.5” x 3.5” x 2”

<div class="md"><p>I think this is some type of serpentine, but I’m not sure. It’s heavier and harder than average serpentine. Dimensions: approximately 5.5” x 3.5” x 2”</p>
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Found yesterday along the Eel River

My daughter found this, in east Texas.  It was found in an area with a creek and several natural springs in the area.  There’s quite a bit of clay and sandstone in the area.  It kinda feels a little like sandstone.  I hope the pics will look ok.  

<div class="md"><p>My daughter found this, in east Texas.  It was found in an area with a creek and several natural springs in the area.  There’s quite a bit of clay and sandstone in the area.  It kinda feels a little like sandstone.  I hope the pics will look ok.  </p>
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Rock?

I bought a piece of amethyst at an antique store, hoping I could use it as aquarium decor. The back/ outside of it was red with some green on it and most of the green came off when I scrubbed it with soap and water. I have since soaked it in vinegar, scrubbed it with isopropyl alcohol, and left it soaking in hot water. 
Does the remaining color seem like natural rock to you? If so, would it be a water-safe sort of stone? If not, what can I do to remove the coating without damaging the rest of it? 
Pictures with more saturated color are from adding water. Thanks. 

<div class="md"><p>I bought a piece of amethyst at an antique store, hoping I could use it as aquarium decor. The back/ outside of it was red with some green on it and most of the green came off when I scrubbed it with soap and water. I have since soaked it in vinegar, scrubbed it with isopropyl alcohol, and left it soaking in hot water. 
Does the remaining color seem like natural rock to you? If so, would it be a water-safe sort of stone? If not, what can I do to remove the coating without damaging the rest of it? 
Pictures with more saturated color are from adding water. Thanks. </p>
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Amethyst geode painted or natural?

<div class="md"><p>i know nothing 😂 </p>
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can anyone identify this

I found this rock at Brazos river on the bank. It’s pretty heavy and metallic and I’m not sure what it could be. It’s also magnetic.

<div class="md"><p>I found this rock at Brazos river on the bank. It’s pretty heavy and metallic and I’m not sure what it could be. It’s also magnetic.</p>
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What is rock?

What type of rock is this. Found it while sitting outside and never seen this rock before.

<div class="md"><p>smirking happy face rock </p>
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my partner found this rock!!!

Found on Southern MD beach along Potomac River. Any ideas of what it may be?

Any ideas on what this may be? Found on Southern MD beach along the Potomac River.

<div class="md"><p>Rocks Rock!</p>
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