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John
John asked in Science & MathematicsEarth Sciences & Geology · 5 years ago

What kind of rock is this?

I received it as a gift so I don't have any background information on it (where it was bought, originated from, etc). All I can tell based on what it looks like which is a white outer rock and the inside has a silky luster similar to selenite. One small half of the "selenite" inside is bit darker, a grayer tone. If someone could help me identify it I would appreciate it.

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  • busterwasmycat
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    I presume it is soft like talc. could be a carbonate (perhaps some sort of chalk). time to start scratching. conceivably it could even be quartz but I seriously doubt it.

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