Got it at Ciudadela artisan market, and since it's on a touristy area, I wonder if this molcajete is made out of volcanic rock.
It seemed to pass the water test, which still held a small amount that I poured for 10 mins, even after some leaking, and maybe also the knife test, but it did leave really shallow marks that basically disappeared after brushing off the area. I'm not sure about the smell though, but I would definitely recognize the smell of concrete, which I didn't.
As you can see, I already started seasoning it, but I'm not sure if I should put in more effort if it's a fake.
by ytmbd
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Real
You can tell by the pitting that it’s real basalt.