Allen M Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 I found this what looks like natural formed metal about 2 1/2 inches long by 3/4 of inch wide and 3/4 inch high. If anybody could possible identify the metal on it. I found this in Nevada and very curious as to the type of metal it is. There is no other mining claims in the area. and the wash I found it in is about 100-200 feet wide. and runs about 5 miles. I am really interested to see what type it is. thanks for all the help here are some pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoBill Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 You didn't mention how heavy it is. If it feels relatively light for its size I would guess aluminum campfire slag. That would also fit with the somewhat botryoidal texture. -bill 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen M Posted May 7, 2021 Author Share Posted May 7, 2021 IT DOES FEEL LIGHT FOR THE SIZE OF IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chase Goldman Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 Yep. Looks like aluminum slag/melt. Not natural. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff McClendon Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 If it has target IDs mostly in the 30s with little or no iron tone with the horseshoe button pressed=melted aluminum. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kac Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 If that was copper or tin slag it can be an indicator of a house burning. Found a lot of slag near foundations of structures that were burned down. Either case slag is a huge pain to detect through to find anything. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoBill Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 2 hours ago, kac said: If that was copper or tin slag it can be an indicator of a house burning. Found a lot of slag near foundations of structures that were burned down. Either case slag is a huge pain to detect through to find anything. Out here, following the many California wildfires, I have been completely amazed buy the photos of rivulets of molten aluminum flowing away from the melted rims and engines of burned cars. Slagged aluminum usually has an oxidized surface but in those pictures it is bright and shiny. Had to be very hot fires! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kac Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 First tell tale sign of slag is its usually flat on one side. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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