Bear, most Texas rock can be worked raw.Although I have had some that I just could get to work.
If it is from a reputable seller, then they can probably tell you the type of material that you are getting.
Raw Texas rock makes some of the best hunting heads,imo.
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Georgetown,perdanales are a couple good rocks.