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    Hey, idk if this is the right place. But I wasn't sure if this is something that happened after the arrowhead was made -over time in the ground, iron in the water, mineral deposits?? something caused a Patina? Or it was on the outside of the rock it was made from? Found it on a sandhill. I have seen it on other artifacts but not as much. Central Missouri

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    Sure looks like mineral staining.
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      Well that’s a nice find .

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        Originally posted by Daus View Post
        Hey, idk if this is the right place. But I wasn't sure if this is something that happened after the arrowhead was made -over time in the ground, iron in the water, mineral deposits?? something caused a Patina? Or it was on the outside of the rock it was made from? Found it on a sandhill. I have seen it on other artifacts but not as much. Central Missouri
        Awesome point man.

        This isn't as cool but it's an example of mineral staining that seems similar to yours. This was lodged in the creek bank above the water so maybe yours eventually became dislodged. This piece seems like iron stains. Maybe yours is similar?

        Had to resize it to upload it.
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