Dark Spot Forming On Meer Heel, Normal?

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uncleblackie

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Gravity plays a role in meerschaum coloring. The moisture, oil, tar, etc. will settle in the lowest point, to a degree, which is why I don't leave them lying on their sides for long periods of time. I've seen a couple of antique meerschaums that had clearly been left on their sides for a long time. This might take decades though.

Also, unless I'm wrong, wouldn't that be the in the area of the pipe generating the most turbulence in the airflow (besides the tenon/mortise), therefore more of the good stuff gets trapped there?
 

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Gravity plays a role in meerschaum coloring. The moisture, oil, tar, etc. will settle in the lowest point, to a degree, which is why I don't leave them lying on their sides for long periods of time. I've seen a couple of antique meerschaums that had clearly been left on their sides for a long time. This might take decades though.

Also, unless I'm wrong, wouldn't that be the in the area of the pipe generating the most turbulence in the airflow (besides the tenon/mortise), therefore more of the good stuff gets trapped there?

Sounds like I need to toss mine in the rod dryer after every smoke to really even things out?
 
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