Kehbe Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 This piece is about an inch and a quarter round and about a half inch thick. Three layers. Top layer appears to be clear to gray quartz like but it is smooth to the touch but you can see down into the depth of it. In between is a layer that almost looks like a bone type material. You can see it clearly in pic1 and pic4. The bottom layer resembles yellowish brown quartz but is smooth like the top. the small piece you see beside it in pic2 fell out of the top and it looks like more may fall out if not careful. Three distinct layers. really odd! I found it about 20 yards up from the bank of the Missouri River, literally in downtown Kansas City Missouri. Any ideas? pic1 pic2 pic3 pic4 Thanks for looking! It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change. Charles Darwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squalicorax Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 does it scratch glass? My Flickr Page of My Collection: http://www.flickr.com/photos/79424101@N00/sets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Dente Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 The piece that broke off looks like calcite or at least has similar cleavage. You can put a drop of vinegar on it and see if it forms bubbles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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