Abstract: A process for artificially producing a relatively high density, tinted novaculite Washita stone of relatively homogenous characteristics, and the artificial stone product thereby produced. Tinted and untinted layers of abrasive mix are combined in a lateral pressing step to provide a composite colored stone suitable for subsequent vitrification. The untinted mixture preferably is preferably made from 100 mesh novaculite powder, but alternatively a blend of approximately 100 mesh and 200 mesh novaculite powder is employed. The is mixed with a wetting agent and water, a temporary binder, a flux, and a high refractory frit, yielding the following approximate constituency by weight: approximately 64% of said 100 and 200 mesh novaculite; 5-6% of a temporary binder, approximately 3% of the wetting agent, approximately 2% flux, and approximately 23-25% frit. After screening, the first mixture is completed by blending with ball clay.