Niigata Yamazakura Stone (Niigata Prefecture) [Famous Stones of Japan]

NIGATA YAMASAKURA Stone

Niigata mountain cherry stone

Niigata chert that has beautiful patterns characteristic of sedimentary rock is called Niigata mountain cherry stone.
Chert is a type of fossil formed by radiolarians and sponges deposited on the seafloor.
If you look at the cross section with a magnifying glass, you may be able to see fragments of the fossil.
It can only be formed when there are no other substances mixed in with the seabed, and because certain environmental conditions must be met, its production areas are limited.
Niigata chert is a Triassic deposit.
The stone itself is very hard and layered, so when it breaks it becomes sharp.
It is colorful and transmits light, so it looks very beautiful.

Niigata chert that has beautiful patterns characteristic of sedimentary rocks is called Niigata Yamasakura stone. Chert is a type of fossil formed by radiolarians and sponges deposited on the ocean floor. When you look at a cross section with a magnifying glass, you can sometimes see fragments of the fossils. It can only be formed when there are no other minerals mixed in with the ocean floor, and since certain environmental conditions must be met, it can only be found in limited areas. Niigata chert is a deposit from the Triassic period. The stone itself is very hard and layered, so when it breaks it becomes sharp. It is colorful and transmits light, making it very beautiful to look at.