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It's hard to tell from images available online, but it may have been anthracite or bituminous coal, which are both surprisingly hard - more like a brittle rock
by qwnp 5y ago
It's hard to tell from images available online, but it may have been anthracite or bituminous coal, which are both surprisingly hard - more like a brittle rock than, say, the charcoal you'd use in a BBQ.
- hnick 5y agoTrue, this article claims it was varnished but I don't see any evidence for the claim. Regardless, it was a silly stunt but did show his allegiance clearly. https://www.theaustralian.com.au/weekend-australian-magazine/big-rocks-tiny-rocks-talking-trees/news-story/224fe8886e5f61950bf5a7acca966c9b https://www.theaustralian.com.au/weekend-australian-magazine...
- dTal 5y agoApparently anthracite is even sometimes used as a gemstone. I've certainly seen ornaments carved out of it.