Stone mortar and pestle

Stone mortar and pestle A polished sandstone mortar and pestle. Manufacturing Object type Tools Skill used Manufacturing tools Time 1 day(s) Materials 450 grams of stone Tools stone, bronze or regular hammer bronze or iron chisel Rot and repair Rot 6 points per day 30 points per day of use Repair 900 points per hour Holdable object General properties Weight 450 grams Visible yes

Used to crush herbs and in various cooking projects using the kitchen table, gas oven, apothecary table and coal oven. It is also used in the creation of explosive powder, as explained on the mortar and pestle page.

Real-life context

A mortar and pestle is a tool used to crush, grind, and mix substances. The pestle is a heavy stick whose end is used for pounding and grinding, and the mortar is a bowl. The substance is ground between the pestle and the mortar.

The above information was taken from the Wikipedia article at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mortar_and_pestle.

See also

• Jade mortar and pestle
• Marble mortar and pestle
• Wood mortar and pestle