Princess Delight (Niigata Prefecture) [Famous Japanese Stone]
Princes Delight
Princess Delight
Tsukimizu Pond in Niigata Prefecture is filled with blooming wisteria in May.
In the past, aristocrats had the custom of not looking up at the moon, but rather gazing at the moon reflected in a pond. This place came to be called "Tsukibumi" (Tsuki-bumi means "not seeing the moon") because the wisteria grew so lushly that the moon was not reflected in the pond.
It is said that the wisteria petals scattered and washed into the pond, staining the rocks the color of the wisteria.
It is said to bring a wealth of kindness to the wearer and improve interpersonal relationships.
| Origin | Niigata Prefecture |
|---|---|
| meaning | Kindness, welcome, bonds, and love |
| Mineral Classification | volcanic rock |
| chemical composition | SiO2 (70%) |
| Crystalline | - |
| cleavage | unclear |
| Mohs hardness | 4.0 to 5.0 |
| gloss | Glass gloss |
| color | Light brown |
| specific gravity | - |
