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# My ceramic stone is blackened, is that normal?

Yes, this is normal, because the dough when roasting leaves blackened flour that gets embedded a little bit in the stone.

The ceramic stone can be cleaned with a stiff brush or steel wool. Without water because the ceramic stone is abrasive and absorbs moisture.