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Thanks for the comments.

I tried to hit it with a Propane torch, I got a faint green tinge, but could not get it to melt yet alone glow red, .. must get a bigger burner ..

Is there a test for Silver or Tin? Anyone now the VDI for tin?

I did the Specific Gravity test and got 2.05, properly not accurate, closest on the table is Magnesium, however I would have to hit it with 650degC to melt that ..

18 hours ago, Steve Herschbach said:

What’s the target id number?

It’s probably aluminum or some mix of melted metals. Easy test. Platinum is impossible to melt with normal means. Hit it with a propane torch until it glows. If it melts, it’s not platinum.

Target ID is +81 ... I will try the propane test .. thanks

3 minutes ago, GaryC/Oregon Coast said:

Looks like you've been in a burn pile and it's melted aluminum.  Just my two cents worth.  It would help if you noted what other objects you found with it or where you were hunting.  GaryC/Oregon Coast

Hi Gary,

It was found in a sand-dune near the beach(NZ), under a glass the black object's don't look like burn debris, more like sea encrustation ..

Cheers

Hi,

I found the attached metal object with my MXT today. I am having trouble identifying the metal. It is not lead, it is hard, it is roughly 1 inch by 1/2 inch in size and weighs 18grams,

it does not feel light enough for Aluminium, any help identifying would be great ... (hopefully thinking Platinum ..)

Is there any test I can do?

Cheers,

Bernie

Thanks Steve, I'm not into diving, so might give the full mod a miss, until I really need it ... I could do it though, as I am an Electronics Engineer .. Cheers

Hmm .. interesting advice .. not sure about the control box around the neck, might just splash protect that with some transparent bag so I can still see & adjust controls .. :)

HI Guys,

Anyone managed to waterproof the MXT sufficiently to use in the surf? I really like the versatility of the MXT, so don't really want to buy another surf targeted metal detector ..

Cheers