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<p>[QUOTE="say_it_slowly, post: 1861875, member: 50"]I love rocks! There is something so lovely about the feel of so many and some just feel perfect in your hand. I also will pick up a stone and use it as a hammer or other tool when it's handy. Many stones are just that, stones, no matter how perfect they might be as tools.</p><p><br /></p><p>All that said, having been with archaeologists who "know" stones, you look for evidence of use. In the case of the pecking stone, there would likely be multiple mini chips on the ends. Now for a mano/grinding tool I'm not as clear as to how you can identify the wear. Might be something to research. Many states have local and state archaeologists who can look at things. In the current climate you might try sending photos.</p><p><br /></p><p>In the meantime you have a nice rock<img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/smile.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=":)" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="say_it_slowly, post: 1861875, member: 50"]I love rocks! There is something so lovely about the feel of so many and some just feel perfect in your hand. I also will pick up a stone and use it as a hammer or other tool when it's handy. Many stones are just that, stones, no matter how perfect they might be as tools. All that said, having been with archaeologists who "know" stones, you look for evidence of use. In the case of the pecking stone, there would likely be multiple mini chips on the ends. Now for a mano/grinding tool I'm not as clear as to how you can identify the wear. Might be something to research. Many states have local and state archaeologists who can look at things. In the current climate you might try sending photos. In the meantime you have a nice rock:)[/QUOTE]
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