Japanese Mingshi Natural Stone 20x14mm

What is a Japanese Ming Stone?
according to According to the regulations of the Japan Mingshi Association, stones produced in various parts of Japan are registered in On the list of famous stones, these stones are minerals with "overall appeal as stones" and should be shared around the world in terms of origin, history, color, structure, etc.

Shizuoka Crystal from Shizuoka Prefecture

A long time ago, Shizuoka Prefecture was a volcanic area with very active magma.
The high pressure and high temperature caused by plate activity lead to the formation of high-quality quartz crystals.
Because of its appearance similar to ice crystals, people used to think it was ice fossil or hardened water crystals.
In Japan, crystal was once called " "Water spirit" (water elf).
It has been revered as a sacred stone since ancient times and used in various rituals.
It is loved around the world as a "repellent stone" and "good luck stone" that can eliminate bad luck and evil and protect us from danger.
Like diamond, it is also the birthstone for April.

Dimensions: Approx. 20.0 x 14.0 x 7.1 mm
Weight: about 16.3ct (average)
Accessories: loose box/certificate/stone card

A type of Sado Akadama stone produced in Niigata Prefecture.
Golden colored stones have been prized since ancient times. It is a mineral formed by the combination of large amounts of iron oxide and quartz under high temperature and pressure.
Oilcloth topaz is produced in Kokura-ku, Sado City, but it is now protected and its distribution range has been greatly reduced.