Crystal found in backyard

[Stookie]

This is the crystal I was talking about in the other crystal thread:



Now, here's my theory about it: It's a tool that was used by indians to carve arrowheads/spearheads. My guess is they used the quartz because it's harder and more dense than the rocks they were using for arrowheads - great for breaking and chipping:



Of course the sharpness of it has been dulled from use and years of weather, especially the main edge where they would chip flakes of rock. And it may be more impressive when you hold it and see it up close - it fits perfectly in the palm of your hand.

Now, I'm no archeologist, but I am a master of assuming things I know little about.

I'm also curious as to whether this would have any metaphysical properties worth knowing about. I haven't found any, but I don't know jack about crystals, outside the fact you can find them in my yard. Lots of small white, rose, & crystal quartz, but nothing else like this.

[Stillwater]

Maybe its a record keeper!

Or a trapper keeper...

Or maybe it'sa... dungeon master?

Maybe it heals dogs on Sunday if you put it in the light! Or turns wine into vinegar over a couple months time?

I don't know

Ask the crystal people!

[Stookie]

It can't be a trapper keeper because there is no place to put an A-Team sticker on it.

[moondreamer]

I don't have any information for you but...

HOW COOL IS THAT? 

That is a great find!

[Stookie]

Best I can find:

http://paleoface.blogspot.com/2010/12/15-paleo-indian-profil-on-quartz.html

It looks similar, but it was in California and I'm on the other coast. It's the very first thing I found on the internet, and the only thing that looks similar. Maybe I just found a rock. But I'll continue to tell my guests it's a very rare indian tool.

[CFTraveler]

Is it pinkish?  Or is it the light?

[Stookie]

To be honest, I don't know. It does have some pinkish/orange hues to it in parts, some seem on the surface and some deeper, but I don't know if that's the natural color or if it's stained from georgia red clay. I washed it as well as I could. But much of it is clear. In some parts you can see about an inch into it.

[personalreality]

Looks like raw chunks of rose quartz I've seen.

[CFTraveler]

That's what I was thinking.  So Stookie, keep if from direct sunlight, so it doesn't get smoky.  Unless you like smoky.

[AmbientSound]

It probably has a section of rose quartz. The yellowish color appears to have been caused by iron content in the dirt it was found in. Try leaving it on your porch through a few good rainstorms and see if the color stays. It will save you a lot of work washing it, if you have the patience (also a good way to clean and charge stones/crystals that have accumulated stagnant energies from inside the house).

This find of yours does appear to have been used as a crude (but handy) Native American tool.

[Stookie]

That's what I was thinking.  So Stookie, keep if from direct sunlight, so it doesn't get smoky.  Unless you like smoky.

I had it outside in my rock garden for the past 3 years, so it's gotten a lot of sunlight and rain. Thinking back, I know I found it in my backyard, but don't remember the conditions, like if I dug it up or if it was just laying there. Everyone who sees it always says, "that's a cool looking rock". Kids seem to be attracted to it and get in my garden and pick it up. I don't say anything, but I'm always thinking "DON'T YOU DARE LOSE THAT!!!".

[Stillwater]

Kids seem to be attracted to it and get in my garden and pick it up. I don't say anything, but I'm always thinking "DON'T YOU DARE LOSE THAT!!!".

That is a funny mental image where a slightly unordinary rock is concerned 

You should name her!

[CFTraveler]

Looks like a Marilyn, or a Diane.