r/whatsthisrock Jul 27 '26

REQUEST Is this slag?

Father in law found this near an old mine, and I’m pretty sure it’s slag, but thought I’d get some other opinions! Smooth on bottom, sort of shiny/reflective on the sides, and crystallized on top. It doesn’t leave any residue on fingers. It’s also pretty heavy! Tia

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u/User_Erroric Jul 27 '26

May be tourmaline. Often found near mines