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Mystery hone from antique market
I picked this up for $20 because I knew it was natural and looked greenish. It measures about 1.75" x 7.5" and definitely has a uniform green-gray color, seems like a slate. I just finished cleaning, lapping and chamfering. It's fairly soft (lapping didn't take too long even with some deep scratches).
I just tested it out on one of my shaving razors. The edge afterwards was incredible, and was popping hairs silently right off the stone. This one's definitely a keeper. Any ideas on what it might be? My first thought was Thuringian but I'm not positive. (pics are before lapping was done)
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