Wood ID of some pen blanks

[Johnturner]

I found these in my collection of pen blanks - any ideas? If anyone wants them I am open to deals.
John

 

[phinds]

Well, they look like they might be wood. Or bone. Or something else. But probably wood.

End grain?

 

[Mr. Peet]

Good thing they are all labeled otherwise not worth most peoples' time. So glad pencil works well on wet wood.

 

[2feathers Creative Making]

I agree. They look a lot like the blanks I have in a box under the counter and they are all wood.

 

[Johnturner]

Here are some end grain pix - Sorry for the delay

 

[phinds]

Here are some end grain pix - Sorry for the delay

Based on those pics I wouldn't even guess it was wood. Looks more like rock.

 

[phinds]

This is an end grain pic


this is a rock


You see the difference?

 

[Gonzalodqa]

You need to sand the end grain so we can see the vessels

 

[phinds]

You need to sand the end grain so we can see the vessels

Actually, he needs to sand the face grain too.

 

[2feathers Creative Making]

Have you checked under sweet gum in your "things I bought and lost track of" file? Just saying. And no. That is not based on any wood grain pattern at all.