Thread: Another help with hone ID please

Hoping for some more advice.
This is quite large 8 7/8" long x 2 3/4" wide x 7/8" high
Weight: 2.305lbs (converted from 1046g)
Top face is as smooth as glass, base is rough, natural state.
Box has been custom made as the stone only fits in one way.
I have added water in one photo.
Thanks momma

a turkey/cretan oilstone?

Originally Posted by brightred

a turkey/cretan oilstone?

I had to Google that I have no idea.
I also have no idea what I can do to help with an ID, I know it is very hard just going by photos.

the glassy surface, slight translucency, and the many cracks seem to indicate that this stone might in fact be a turkey oilstone. some are fine enough to be used as finishers, others are not (but then quite fast). i use the coarser ones to sharpen small gravers (watchmaking tools).

regards,
hans

Thank you Hans

Hard to tell, but somehow judging by the chipping, it doesn't seem like it's a cretan. On one hand its coloration and glassy surface may indicate a type of novaculite, but on the other hand it looks too pure and consistent to be one, both on top and bottom. I'm sure others will chime in shortly. Curious about that one myself!

Momma

One way to help the rock hounds is to work up a slurry on the stone. The color and density gives clues on the type of stone. Look for other hone ID threads to see how it is done

rolodave thanks I will do a search and have a go at it.
I'd probably be able to find something on Youtube too

Thanks Srdjan, I will try to get take some better photos tomorrow

I don't think it's a Cretan. Looks more like a thuringian slate, perhaps a swedenstein. Can you dampen the entire surface and make a new picture? Also make a little slurry.

It doesn't look as the stone has been used with oil. That's also a sign. That's my best guess from the pictures [emoji4]


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