Granite Pestle and Mortar If the daily grind is getting you down . . . you could switch up your grind for this granite pestle and mortar. As you may expect from something made from stone it is a weighty proposition; and you want that from a pestle and mortar given that you are using it to crush and grind things (garlic, peppercorns, cumin seeds etc) to a powder or pulp. The set comes with a helpful instruction sheet about how to season your pestle and mortar before your first use. Measurements: Mortar (the bowl): Diameter: 13cm Height: 8.2cm Pestle: 13.6cm x 4.1cm