I really appreciate geology and the way people can weave history out of clues. I'm aware that there's a process, but it's nice to see it laid out step-by-step. Now you can walk up to beach goers in Sussex and say "See that shiny rock over there? It's probably flotsam from a steel furnace in Dunkirk, and I worked that out using an analogue multimeter." 😄😀
Ha ha, yes I have lots of respect for geologists who analysed rocks and fossils and worked out the history going back millions of years. I'm just an amateur, but recently took more interest in the stuff around us. :o)
Wow, you have more tests that I do. Wonder if the sparkly material could be glass? But you can see the stone better than a video. This is just to offer an additional option. (As for the France theory, I wonder if the slag could not be old? So it could be from a furnace that has closed.) These are just brainstorming ideas. Interesting, thank you!
Thanks for your comment - that's interesting. It doesn't look like glass to me, but I'm not 100% sure so who knows?! Good idea about where it came from, I hadn't thought of that. :o)
I don't know the typical density of Nuummite , but as it is a metamorphic material I can't imagine it would float given the conditions it will have been formed under.
It's a shiny metallic matrix with at least 10% mixed impurities. It might float like pumice but definitely isn't. I doubt it's magnetic, is not a exotic space industry foam. It smells faintly of garlic so might have floated there from France. Now to resume the video...
Coke? There would be plenty of coke around from the days when people used coke to heat their homes. I find bits of coal in my garden and in fields in Kent. Coal isn't on the surface in Kent so it must have got there by people dropping it.
Thanks for the suggestion. Yes, I remember we had a coal fire when I was a wee lad, which got converted to coke ("smokeless fuel") when London went smoke-free in the 1970s.
I really appreciate geology and the way people can weave history out of clues. I'm aware that there's a process, but it's nice to see it laid out step-by-step. Now you can walk up to beach goers in Sussex and say "See that shiny rock over there? It's probably flotsam from a steel furnace in Dunkirk, and I worked that out using an analogue multimeter." 😄😀
Ha ha, yes I have lots of respect for geologists who analysed rocks and fossils and worked out the history going back millions of years. I'm just an amateur, but recently took more interest in the stuff around us. :o)
Nice investigation work have a great Christmas and a happy new year bro 🎁👍
Thanks! I hope you have a good one too. :o)
Wow, you have more tests that I do. Wonder if the sparkly material could be glass? But you can see the stone better than a video. This is just to offer an additional option. (As for the France theory, I wonder if the slag could not be old? So it could be from a furnace that has closed.) These are just brainstorming ideas. Interesting, thank you!
Thanks for your comment - that's interesting. It doesn't look like glass to me, but I'm not 100% sure so who knows?! Good idea about where it came from, I hadn't thought of that. :o)
awww .... The Holey Rock of West Sussex .... !
It looks like well worn Nuummite to me, its mostly found in greenland but some exists in other parts of northern europe
Interesting - I had to look that one up. Thanks Paul and Happy Christmas! :o)
I don't know the typical density of Nuummite , but as it is a metamorphic material I can't imagine it would float given the conditions it will have been formed under.
@@Coherers Yes, as far as I know only pumice and man-made stuff floats. And maybe volcanic ash.
I stopped as you asked and commenting. No idea, but it's definitely not a meteorite. Now, I shall continue watching.
You are right! Thanks for watching and Happy Christmas! :o)
@@surreygoldprospector576 And a happy Boxing Day! :-)
Is it magnetic?
No, not magnetic. Some stainless steel is not magnetic (iron/chromium alloy) so it could be that, I guess.
It's a shiny metallic matrix with at least 10% mixed impurities. It might float like pumice but definitely isn't. I doubt it's magnetic, is not a exotic space industry foam. It smells faintly of garlic so might have floated there from France.
Now to resume the video...
You are either psychic or an excellent geologist! Happy Christmas! :o)
Is it pumice?
That's the nearest natural rock, so maybe. Thanks for watching and Happy Christmas! :o)
Bit of tarmac
I never thought of that one! Not sticky though.
Coke?
There would be plenty of coke around from the days when people used coke to heat their homes. I find bits of coal in my garden and in fields in Kent. Coal isn't on the surface in Kent so it must have got there by people dropping it.
Thanks for the suggestion. Yes, I remember we had a coal fire when I was a wee lad, which got converted to coke ("smokeless fuel") when London went smoke-free in the 1970s.
Coal 😂
I did think that at first. Maybe I should set fire to it! Thanks for watching and Happy Christmas! :o)
Interesting.....You should be a detective.
Thanks. When my curiosity gets going it won't stop! :o)
clinker
Could be. Thanks for watching and Happy Christmas! :o)
@@surreygoldprospector576 im not sure. the fact it floats throws me. happy Christmas to you too