Meerschaum pipe stem replacement. Meerschaum has been used for pipe making since the early 1700s and instantly replaced clay pipes as the favorite smoking implement of the day. The name “meerschaum” is German for “sea foam,” a nod to its delicate white appearance and light texture. Aug 13, 2017 · Meerschaum is composed of the fossilized shells of ancient sea life that collected and compressed over millions of years. Our Meerschaum pipes, block meerschaum, white pipe, cigar holders, 海泡石斗, MEERSCHAUM PFEIFE, and CAO MEERSCHAUM are shipped in one business day. The deposits for this particular type are almost exclusively found around the the city of Eskisehir in central Turkey. A meerschaum pipe is a smoking pipe made from the mineral sepiolite, also known as meerschaum. Welcome to Meerschaum Market, the best place to obtain meerschaum pipes made by master carvers. Light, porous, and soft enough to carve yet durable when hardened, it was first discovered in the early 18th century in Turkey. Scientifically, it is an alkaline mineral, a magnesium hydrosilicate compound whose loosely bound crystals have a microscopic spongy texture. Meerschaum behaves in a natural way reminiscent of a living organism. m0w 5xpcugq fkz yt bolde z4m8p pd5 c6fsz bkn ecryk