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That’s awesome Jim, I’ll try that and let everyone know!

Weird I have seen some pieces on quartz. But okay I guess I need to find a mineral appraiser, if such thing exists. And lol I guess thinking it’s a new mineral is probably not gonna happen. At this point I just want to identify it. Also it’s super sparkly too! Thanks for all your help!

Hi Clay I am such a rookie! I have heard of slag before but what confuses me is the tests I’ve done on the material. It scratches glass, is heavy for its size, the stones have two different streak colors, (red hematite and black for magnetite) When I put the piece to a magnet it sticks strongly, I meant slightly magnetic meaning other metal objects stick to it slightly. So do you still think it’s slag? Also I want to do a mining claim cause I think this is a totally new mineral. I found it in the water and outside of the water in sand, a lake. Not in Elba but north of Elba, closer to Milan, Italy. Hope this helps and yes there is a railroad about 20 min driving distance from the lake.

I’m not sure if I’m in the right forum but I found these minerals I believe to be Turgite on Magnetite. I am the first to discover it and there are 1000 pounds plus in this location. I found it with my pulse dive. The pieces are heavy and slightly magnetic. The issue is I’ve never done a mining claim and so far every international attorney I’ve talked to says they only work with companies not individuals. I found them in Italy. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!