I just got this molcajete from my MIL and needed to verify if it's legit before I use it for my family. I've just cured it and it looks like there's some parts that are softer that I took a pic of on slide 3. I picked it out and it was soft. Is it possible for real molcajetes so have spots like that or is it combined with cement?
by fioraynescheeks
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Repeating what’s been said before: If it holds water, then it’s volcanic rock. If it soaks in the water, then it’s likely concrete or another pourous/non-volcanic rock material.
Take an old knife and try to cut the molcajete. A knife cannot leave a mark on a real one whereas a knife will make marks on a concrete one.