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Help me identify this chunk of metal that was found imbedded in rock at the beach. Very heavy.

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asked Sep 26 by Muzdug (160 points)

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Get a magnet and see if it is magnetic. Gold is not. Even then impurities could be magnetic but it is a start. Also gold is soft, you could make an indentation in gold by using pliers. Interested in getting a reply to those two inquiries. Please check and post gain.
answered Sep 28 by Weasel (54,570 points)
edited 2 days ago by hershel
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Please reference this answer in the following post made by the same author:

https://answers.minerals.net/11380/found-half-exposed-rock-platform-beach-ideas-metal-what-part

answered 2 days ago by hershel (51,300 points)

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