Greendale <Gunma Prefecture> [Famous Japanese Stones]
Green Dale
Greendale
This stone is found in a deep valley in Gunma Prefecture, and is characterized by white ripple-like patterns in the green raw stone.
During the spring and summer seasons when the plants are lush, the green stones and plants are reflected in the river, turning the valley into a world of pure green.
It is said to bring harmony with nature and give vitality to the person who holds it, and is also said to be a stone that improves memory and concentration.
It is a type of stone that is in the deep valleys of Gunma Prefecture. A special feature of Green Dale ™ is the green raw stone has white ripple patterns in it.
When the valleys are overgrown with plants in Spring and Summer, the green stones and green plants adorn the river gracefully and turning the valleys into a world of greens. Green Dale™ is said to energize people who have this stone, according with the nature and also strengthen people's memories and concentration.
| Origin | Gunma Prefecture |
|---|---|
| meaning | concentration, memory, vitality |
| Mineral Classification | - |
| chemical composition | - |
| Crystalline | amorphous |
| cleavage | unclear |
| Mohs hardness | 5.0 to 6.0 |
| gloss | Glass gloss |
| color | Dark green |
| specific gravity | 2.5–3.0 |


