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Valued for its unique properties and smooth smoke, meerschaum has been a popular material for pipes since its introduction to the west in the mid-1800's. This white mineral, found mostly in Turkey, is loved by pipe smokers for its natural filtration of the tobacco (it absorbs the nicotine and tar). This process triggers meerschaum's other strange property: as it is smoked, the pipe begins to turn reddish brown.
Because it is very soft, meerschaum is easily carved, and has been used to create some very unique and intricate pipes. Skulls, heads, animals, ships... any shape you can imagine has been carved in meerschaum. Meerschaum pipes are typically valued based on their design, and whether or not they're in smokeable condition.
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