Large Mortar and Pestle for Crushing Gold Bearing Ore

This heavy duty the Mortar and Pestle has a 1 pint capacity. It is forged from cast iron, the mortar stands 5 inch high, Pestle is 8 inches long, total weight 8 pounds.  Great for crushing small samples of ore to test for gold.  Uses also include: Cooking & Culinary Grinding spices – whole peppercorns, cumin, coriander, cloves, etc. Making pastes – garlic, ginger, chili, curry pastes, pesto, or chimichurri. Crushing herbs – rosemary, thyme, oregano for seasoning. Breaking nuts & seeds – sesame, flax, mustard seeds, or pine nuts for recipes. Powdering dried chili peppers – for homemade chili powder. Grinding salt or sugar – coarse sea salt, rock salt, or raw sugar into finer texture. Mixing rubs or marinades – blend spices evenly for BBQ or smoking. Beverages Cocktail prep – muddling mint, basil, or fruit for mojitos, caipirinhas, or old fashioneds. Coffee beans – crushing for a coarse grind if you don’t have a grinder. Tea blends – breaking dried herbs, f