Thread: Natural stone hone identification - Help

I picked this up for $18 at an antique store yesterday. I knew it was a natural, very smooth stone of some sort, but it was covered under a lot of muck. I have been unable to determine what type of stone it is, but my initial thoughts (after much research) are Arkansas novaculite or Indiana Hindustan. There is an outside chance it's a coticule. Regardless, I think it was a good acquisition for the price. Just wonder where it might fit in my hone rotation.

To help in identification: I am located in Southern MD. The stone produces a nice, thick yellow slurry. The pictures posted are how it looks after 30 minutes of sanding on 400 grit W/D sandpaper and allowed to dry for 12 hours. It sucks up water like a sponge. One picture is a close up of the bottom of the hone. It has a small remnant of the lable that was once attached.

Thanks in advance for the help.

Chris