Hone stone / Water of Ayr Stone

Hone stone is present in a number of places in Ayrshire but was only successfully worked near Stair. It was first quarried and then mined.   It is a form of shale which has been modified by heat. It has a very fine texture which makes it a hight quality abrasive. It was exported all over the world, being used as a stone for sharpening fine edged blades.
Object no :
EAMI010n
Collection :
Gold & Other Minerals
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
180 x 18 x 52mm
Materials :
Mineral specimen
Location :
NA
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
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