unidentified metal

[born2hunt]

A few days ago i dug this small slab of metal, it looked like a hunk of melted lead but it was too hard. Today I hit it with a hammer until it broke in half and it has this really funky pattern to it. Anybody have any ideas? I don't think its a meteorite but perhaps someone tried to melt down a silver coin? I'm just guessing.

 

[Cupajo]

Will a magnet pick it up?

 

[born2hunt]

Good question Cup, I never gave it a thought but to answer your question, NO, it does not stick to a magnet. I'm thinking it might be a piece of aluminum slag from something that was tig welded but it feels heavier than aluminum.???????????????

 

[Cupajo]

There are lots of non-ferrus (no iron) metals that will not stick to a magnet.

Some are more valuable than others.

It will be interesting to know what you have there!

CJ

 

[ColoradoGoldMan]

Do you mind if I ask where you found it? The location may help with id.
CH

 

[born2hunt]

I don't remember exactly what site it was at bit it was in Eastern PA.

 

[ohio fred]

n/t

 

[Ron Lord]

I've gone through all my books on Metals and I beleive you have a peace of Tungstan.Go to web elements and take a look for yourself and see what you think. webelements.com

 

[DJR]

Could be a lead mineral. It will be detected by a detector. Lead is heavy but there are many forms of lead. Go to this website (McRocks.com) and someone on there should be able to answer your question.

Don