Hi folks,
I read somewhere a while ago that only Genuine Block Meerschaum will color as it is smoked, and a pipe made from composite Meerschaum will remain white. Can anyone confirm if this is true?
I am trying to determine if an unmarked pipe I have acquired is block meerschaum or composite meerschaum. I know that people test this by rubbing a wet finger over it to to see if their finger sticks, but I don't think this test would apply as it appears to have a glossy wax or some other finish on the outside and some carbon coating the inside of the bowl.
I was hoping that perhaps coloring will tell me.
Thank you
I read somewhere a while ago that only Genuine Block Meerschaum will color as it is smoked, and a pipe made from composite Meerschaum will remain white. Can anyone confirm if this is true?
I am trying to determine if an unmarked pipe I have acquired is block meerschaum or composite meerschaum. I know that people test this by rubbing a wet finger over it to to see if their finger sticks, but I don't think this test would apply as it appears to have a glossy wax or some other finish on the outside and some carbon coating the inside of the bowl.
I was hoping that perhaps coloring will tell me.
Thank you