Kamuikotan <Hokkaido> [Famous Stones of Japan]
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Kamuikotan
"Kamuikotan" means "the village where the gods live" in the Ainu language.
It is a land of spiritual power that has attracted faith since ancient times.
They built a stone circle using stones from Kamuikotan and offered daily thanks and prayers to the gods.
Formed by volcanic activity over 100 million years ago, it is a beautiful stone with a history of being appreciated in its raw form, with its attractive deep green, black, and white colors and tasteful luster.
It has a dignified atmosphere that exudes a majestic atmosphere, nurtured in the great outdoors of Hokkaido.
Kamuikotan is a word of the Ainu (Hokkaido populations) meaning” the community where gods live.”
A place with spiritual power that since ancient times assembled faith
Ainu created a stone circle with the stone of Kamuikotan and offered their daily prayers and expression of gratitude to the gods. It`sa really loved by the people who can fell the power of stones
This stone was formed more than 100 million years ago from volcanic activity and it`s peculiarity is a mixture of dark green, black, white and the light shining it`s have.
This famous place was also written a famous Japanese anime.
| Origin | Hokkaido |
|---|---|
| meaning | Protection from evil, avoiding danger, mystical powers |
| Mineral Classification | Hornblende Schist/Metamorphic Rock |
| chemical composition | SiO₂, Na₂O, K₂O, CaO, MgO |
| Crystalline | - |
| cleavage | - |
| Mohs hardness | 5.0 to 6.0 |
| gloss | Glass gloss |
| color | Black, dark green, white |
| specific gravity | Unknown due to mixture |


