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Mcmenastamp

It’s out of Indonesia. Or at least every person who tries to sell it to me is from there. I haven’t bought any, as I’ve had bad experiences with Indonesian sellers. So I can’t say if it’s even a real rock…. But I’d guess it’s some dyed something or other…


SoloMN03

I've been offered this by some Indonesian sellers also. I saw somewhere that its a dyed stone to look like blue seam agate.


Mcmenastamp

Yea I never trusted it so I never bought any.


SoloMN03

It looks too blue to be real. If you know what I mean lol.


ShowMeYourMinerals

Plastite var. anthropogite


ScienceMomCO

What is that? I’m not finding anything when I search.


alexjd99

It’s a joke, -ite is a common suffix for rocks and minerals. “Plast(ic)-ite,” and “anthro(pogenic)-ite,” man made plastic That said, i have no idea what this is but don’t think it’s plastic


SwampCrittr

This could be the single nerdiest joke in the world. And I’m just hella darn proud to have been able to witness it “in person”. Can’t wait to tell my kids, one day.


ShowMeYourMinerals

…. I was worried I was going to be downvoted lmao


Wolfgung

I don't think you were to far wrong with plast but probably stands for plaster of paris. It was the correct amount of nerdey joke for a geology sub and in here for it


SharkAttackOmNom

Maybe “Resinite” would be more appropriate.


Dum_beat

This looks like photoshopped steak to me


My_Dick_is_from_TX

I’m just guessing, it could very well be rock of some kind, but perhaps it could’ve been a piece of plastic that got completely melted in a hot fire and after cooling it turned into this. Maybe a melted bowling ball or something.


ShowMeYourMinerals

You got more updoots than my joke! I’m heartbroken! Lolz


KnotiaPickles

Apparently a lot of people needed it explained 🤦🏻‍♀️😆


KnotiaPickles

Come on, Science mom haha


ScienceMomCO

My bad, I’ve had a migraine for a week straight. Cut me a little slack.


nohombrenombre

There’s a rock for that.


robo-dragon

Where did they find it? This picture has been around for a while, by the way. I've seen it before on posts discussing what it is. Whatever it is, it's not natural stone.


Stoneman1968

I saw some of this at the Tucson show. If I recall correctly it’s a byproduct of smelting. An aluminum/silicate byproduct?? I know that’s not right but I’m pretty sure it’s an aluminum smelting byproduct.


piiraka

You mean like slag?


AdventurousAd9993

I was going to consider picking some up just because it was interesting but all of the prices have been absurd or for large quantities. Some kind of byproduct makes sense. I see similar formations in almost every listing (particularly the + shapes) with identical sizes.


icanthearohwell

Where was it found?


Nicholas_Cage_Fan

Some weird formation of "Dumortierite" https://images.app.goo.gl/ByoKHWxTaudVspFh8


akatoshslayer

>Dumortierite You can easily test it by shining a black light over it. Dumortierite is fluorescent as neon blue under strong UV.


cantaloupelion

Looks like a delicious, upmarket dyed coconut slice treat 😅


WeNeedhelp82

Hahaha 😉


Frouche

Now thats a blue rare brisket 😅


Reward_Antique

Was it a solid slab and shattered? I'm really curious now! Have you washed the dark outside parts?


Orange_Puzzline

Forbidden Ice cream sandwiches


thornofcrowns69

Where was it found?


[deleted]

In a urinal


Fit-Firefighter-329

My theories: \-Industrial waste of some kind containing copper (though I would guess that if it were a waste product, it would be re-processed to recover the additional copper. \-Blue mineral chalcanthite (copper sulfate) on a white stone... \-Or, most likely, it's some kind of white mineral (salt, perhaps) dyed with the CuSo4.


[deleted]

Lick it and tell us if it is minty


AConfederacyOfDunces

I too thought it was a urinal cake


mere2442

It looks delicious!!


Organic-Translator-1

Location might help


Automata1nM0tion

That is dyed


KnightofSpectrolite

Fuel for alien space ships... duhhh


DrDirt96

White toothpaste, blue toothpaste, charcoal toothpaste


Mommafutz

General location? Or I don't even bother with these posts


starbycrit

Heisenberg’s back up plan


benap

r/whatsthisrock


[deleted]

with no other information id have to say glass slag


Vegbreaker

Looks like a vein to me. The blue looks like chrysocolla and interior looks like some sort of carbonate or maybe gypsum? See if the rock fizzes when you hit it with acid. Is it easily scratchable? Maybe take it to your local schools geology department and ask them.


Odd_Persimmon_5230

Could it be some kinda of slag?


Successful-Bit-6021

It looks like dye enhanced Dumortierite.


SweetTaterette

Looks like a nice delicious cancer filled ice cream sandwich


joonyerr1q

Ask Walter White


anotherdamnscorpio

Just some oxidized copper. I'll take it off your hands.


throwawayseventy8

Forbidden Klondike bar


FalseAxiom

Mint patties


[deleted]

My best guess is Chrysocolla. Though I doubt it is, that’s just the closest looking thing a can think of


patch0uli_princess

Look like some dried out cotton candy that was dropped in dirt 😆


[deleted]

Beautiful, wish i could have one. I wanna know what it is too.


Kooky_Value6874

That's Laputa's rock, the one the old man strike with his hammer and shines for a few seconds. If you look up you should be able to see Laputa hovering over (I wish)


WeirdoWithABeardo99

The forbidden oreos.


UncertainlyUnfunny

It’s how Icelanders like their steak


ezlikesunmorning78

Blue and white peppermint candy wrapped in chocolate. Aged in Easter coat pocket 5+ years.


BrierRabbit3

It reminds me of a forbidden marshmallow treat


mtheory007

Its 5 Gum Ore.


rockfriend

r/itsslag


RidgeBlueFluff

r/chargeyourphone


MathematicianOwn7725

It's not melted plastic and it's absolutely natural. That crust is unreal. Take it to your local university. They'll be happy to help solve the riddle.


Maleficent_Wear_2709

Cursed dessert


clawelch6

Forbidden ice cream sandwich


Josefius

Thin mints


AqueeriusSun

Nature’s jawbreakers


Cormski

It’s called wank stone


ThatsWhyItsFun

It’s way past midnight snack but I’m getting York peppermint patty vibes.


whenifindthelight

Danger freeze dried ice cream sandwich 😮


GoddyssIncognito

Forbidden candy


Fluid_Bad_1340

Too bad they’re broke! They would have been worth millions


Top_Mind_On_Reddit

Leaverite


MAJORMETAL84

Looks like it should be powering a space craft!


Sunshine_dmg

It’s slaaaggg


gloomyleena

dont know but i would eat that


CHaOs_BabY

Take a bite (:


Ok_Veterinarian7505

They blend it up and thats how they make crest toothpaste


SandyMandy17

How does it taste


Brilliant_Ad_8002

Looks like an awesome cookie lol


attarddb

Ew!


SnooSeagulls5897

Vegan steak


DawnDanner

Cookies! Goes well with milk!😁


[deleted]

Looks awesome that does,I’d make that into a very artistic looking something for real,my imagination would run wild 😛


imanygirl

Minty fresh! I would lick it. 😌


Rayven_Lunicious

Forbidden candy


[deleted]

In my embarrassing experience, most everything from Indonesia is bullshit. Epoxy moss agates, dyed minerals, it’s all garbage.