Natural silver nuggets platinum or meteorites? What do you think?

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r4real

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Hello can anyone tell me what this is? If I was to breàk it in half it is 100% the shinest metal I've ever seen. The outside Is covered in a thick calcite type crust. Thanks those are 2 different nuggets
 

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I'm not sure, but if it breaks it will be some kind of mineral.
It resembles among other things arsenic mineral, be careful.
Where in the world did it originate?
Not precisely.
What is its specific gravity and so on.
Not enough information to determine more.
Per-Ove
 
What is this? Guessing contest?
If it is Arsenic it is dangerous and should be handled with care.
The OP has not given enough information to determine anything with any kind of certainty.
 
Whats it do when a neodymium magnet is involved? But if it breaks apart like you said then most likely not a meteorite. Perhaps mica schist? Thats my guess. Especially the middle one.
 
Based on the images provided, I have to agree with Andrew. Without proper testing, I lean toward arsenic. Common. Often mistaken for other minerals. Will do great damage when handled improperly.

Time for more coffee.
 
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