Name of stone

[mik786]

Hi. My name is Muhammed and I am from South Africa. This is my first post, so please forgive me if I broke any house rules.

I purchased a set of 4 really old sharpening stones online. I have no idea what type of stone this is, nor has the seller had any clue. I did not pay much for it, and was prepared to accept the associated risks.

Is it possible to identify the stones by viewing these images?

 

[Eli Chaps]

The pictures aren't showing up.

 

[mik786]

Hi. Please see this link to my one drive folder. Thanks

The pictures aren't showing up.

https://1drv.ms/u/s!AlU-feY-frhTgWbPzL5be2NOnzh6?e=34TgwA

 

[Old Biker]

 

[David Martin]

Thanks Biker for posting his photos of stones. They look like fine finishing stones. DM

 

[garry3]

The little white one is a translucent Arkansas. The butterscotch colored one with the large wood base may also be a translucent. If the surfaces are similar hold a flash light against it and see if it passes light. I suspect the big brown is a man made oil stone of some sort. The one in the middle that is broke I can't even venture a guess on just the one picture.

 

[mik786]

If the surfaces are similar hold a flash light against it and see if it passes light.

Hi. Thanks for the replies.

The small white one does allow light to pass through it.

https://1drv.ms/f/s!AlU-feY-frhTgXCCWtd4HxUKb9Mx


The butterscotch one is newer and firmly glued to the base, but feels similar to the broken one, that also allows light to pass.

https://1drv.ms/f/s!AlU-feY-frhTgXFSC8RSIj4nb3ki


The above 3 have a similar texture.

The orange one is clearly man made, does not allow light to pass and a bit difficult to clean.

https://1drv.ms/f/s!AlU-feY-frhTgXIpGxAtZrEOggtg