Help Identifying

[Jimdeveney]

Does anyone know what this is? It's very hard and smooth.

 

[Jimdeveney]

 

[Jimdeveney]

I have a lot of specimens that I think I know what they are but I don't have the money to get tested or where's the right place to go. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

 

[FrugalRefiner]

I would suggest finding a local group of rockhounds in your area and spending some time with some of them. They'll be familiar with the various types of rocks in your area. They can examine your rocks in person and will likely be able to offer much better opinions than anyone here can based on just your pictures.

Dave

 

[Jimdeveney]

I would suggest finding a local group of rockhounds in your area and spending some time with some of them. They'll be familiar with the various types of rocks in your area. They can examine your rocks in person and will likely be able to offer much better opinions than anyone here can based on just your pictures.

Dave

Thank you Dave. Only people around here in my area are a tad stand-offish.

 

[galenrog]

Dave gives good advice. Yes, local clubs can be a bit cliquish. Life is tough. You want help identifying your rocks, the locals can help a lot more than posting images online.

Hanging out at the local lapidary shop could also be helpful.

Make friends. Learn stuff.

Time for more coffee.