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[Binder]

Carole said:

Hi goldhart, boy that would be nice wouldn't it? No I am not sure it isn't a meteorite. Is there a web site about them? I found two so far.

It could be hematite, or magnatite (both iron ores) too. If you draw a little line with it on a piece of unglazed china, hematite will streak (leave a mark) red. I can't recall what colors meteorites streak, but some of them won't be magnetic, but hematite and magnatite will be. Unfortunately, my library is in storage these days.

If I remember right, Victorville had quite a bit of gold mining activity in the area. It the streak comes out butter yellow, I'm turning green with envy.

Happy Hunting!

Erik

[Carole]

Hi Binder, thank you for your input. I did take the rocks to a Metal Detecting Store and he told me they were Hot Rocks. Weird. My first experience with Hot Rocks and they are all around me. To bad.

Yes, there is gold mines here in our Desert and I hope to find some run off for myself some where. Wish me luck.
Thanks again.

[Binder]

Carole said:

Hi Binder, thank you for your input. I did take the rocks to a Metal Detecting Store and he told me they were Hot Rocks. Weird. My first experience with Hot Rocks and they are all around me. To bad.

Yes, there is gold mines here in our Desert and I hope to find some run off for myself some where. Wish me luck.
Thanks again.

Meteorites are one kind of hot rock, IMO. Heck, I've been wrong in my areas of expertise... so don't throw 'em out. Yet.

A little more on meteorites: they are best verified
by "Widmanstatten patterns. Varying amounts of nickel will cause various sized crystals, with some Widmanstatten patterns being finer than others. The appearance of the patterns depends largely on how the polished and etched surface was cut in relation to the internal crystalline structure. There can, however, be so much or so little nickel (>30% or <5%) that crystals are prevented from forming, and when etched the polished face will be virtually featureless except for nodules of graphite or troilite (iron sulfide).......... "

As to hunting for gold? Best luck to you!

Erik

[cyberdan]

Carole said:

I did take the rocks to a Metal Detecting Store and he told me they were Hot Rocks.

I think that dealer took the lazy way out. He is right, it is a rock and it set off your detector so it is hot. But if I remember my geology classes the teach never mentioned "hot rocks" as a mineral.

Don't throw them out just yet. Try and find a rock store or club. I am sure any one could ID them if they are from this world. If they are metiorites you made a good find.

[Carole]

Cyberdan, thank you. I will hold on to them until I find the right place for them.

I would love to show you a picture of them but I am not sure how to do that yet.

I will let you all know.

Thanks Carole

[BigMax]

Hi Caroll-

Try the local AV Treasure Hunting Society(via internet). One of its members owns a mineral / gem shop. He's a avid detectorist as well! they've got a couple of gold prospecting claims as well! Good luck! Hope that rock is a meteorite! ;D I believe a 'Mars Rock' (meteorite?) was found in the Mojave by a detectorist in the recent past. Hope the info helps a bit!

HH, Max

[Carole]

Yes, I have heard about them. Thank you I will look into that.

Carole

[goldhart]

cyberdan said:

I think that dealer took the lazy way out. He is right, it is a rock and it set off your detector so it is hot. But if I remember my geology classes the teach never mentioned "hot rocks" as a mineral.

"Hot rocks" is a metal detecting term. They are rocks that have enough iron in them to set off a detector. There are also "cold stones". HH Dan3

[Carole]

I have not been able to find anything like them on the internet.

They are a very grey rock with lots of holes. They are not smooth at all. No shine to them at all. Very rough. They seem to have a rust like look on them but not coving the whole rock. They are magnetic.

[goldhart]

You have just described a hot rock altho they can be any color. The red stain and being magnetic are both indicators of iron which can set off your detector. Dan3

[BigMax]

Hello Again Carole! Try 'Google' and type in Antelope Valley Treasure Hunters Society. You get to their site and I believe they're having a meeting next week sometime! Their having one of thier local group outings in the nearby Pearblossom area in about 2 weeks! Hope to see you at one of thier outings. Sorry for getting back to you so late!

HH- Max ;D

[Carole]

Hi BigMax,

we have been having terrible weather here in the high desert so if it is the same in two weeks, I will be staying around home. Thanks for the info. I would like to me you tooooooo.

[Troll]

Welcome to the Board. You mentioned "Wheats" earlier on your post. There are numerous Slang terms that are posted here. Some include Mercs (silver dimes with a picture of Mercury, the greek God on them), Rosies (silver dimes with the President Roosevelt on them) and many many more. Dont feel like a stranger and ask. Again Welcome, and if you ever get to the coast in LA give one of us a call.

Troll

[Martin and Athena]

Hello and welcome Carole,
I once almost moved to Victorville .... Anyway.
I used the DFX and found quite a bit of goodies with it. It is a very complicated machine, but some folks are finding A LOT of goodies with it.
Since November I use another machine though.
Not too sure any more about setting.
BUT ...
Go to www.dfxonly.com ..... a ton of great guys who swear by the life of their grandmas the DFX is the best machine. They have TONS of input.
The basic turn on and go settings let you detect about 4.5 inches deep. Just a few adjustments will get you to 7-8 inches. And that is where you want to be to find the old stuff!
HH and good luck!
Martin

[Carole]

Hi everyone, I hope you are all ready for the nice weather. Spring has sprung. I haven't been out yet. Getting my arm in shape.

Has anyone gotten anything good lately?

Carole