Thuringen rubbing stone

I have a Big thuringer, but a very small\thin rubbing stone.
My rubbing stone seems slight different than the thuringen stone, is Brighter and softer.
This is a closeup:
Wath it could be?
Since is very difficult to purchase a thuringen rubbing stone,when I will consume it, where I could find another rubbing stone?Can I buy a small couticule and use it as a rubbing stone?I know the general rule for rubbing stones is thuringen with thuringen and belgian with belgian
Cheers



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Zoid,
Your large stones is actually from Hunsrueck, similar to mine. the small one however is a true Thuringen and they are almost always lighter in color and softer.


I have about 9 pieces of the Hunsrueck that are not usable for razors I may be cutting to make rubbing stones from. I can only get the small thin ones now too.

Tony

Tank you for the info!!!:)

When you choose to cut the stones, send me a Pm and i will buy the stone.

Ps: Hunsrueck stones are a lot different from thuringen's ?

Zoid,
The Hunsruecks are the same geologic makup, a slate based stone containing garnets. They are harder stones than Thuringens (Eschers) and cut faster but seem to be of the same fine grit size.

Tony