Kurama stone (Kyoto Prefecture) [Famous Japanese stones]

KURAMAISHI

Kurama Stone

The stones on Mount Kurama are one of Kyoto's most powerful power spots.
It is said to be a stone with very strong vibrations.
It is known as a place that has become the global standard for healing, and many people from all over the world visit to receive its energy.
It is said that 6.5 million years ago, Sanat Kumara, the protector demon king of Hindu mythology, descended from Venus to Mount Kurama to save humanity.
It is well known that this is the place where Ushiwakamaru (Minamoto no Yoshitsune) learned martial arts from Kurama Tengu.
Although it looks white, it contains magnetic steel and will turn brown over time.
This change has made it popular as a "wabi-sabi stone."

This stones are produced on Kurama Mountain, one of the strongest power spots in Kyoto.
As a known world standard healing spot, many people from all over the world visit there to receive energy. The stone vibration energy is very strong, and some people can even feel pressure from this stone It`s believed that you can receive positive effectiveness if you visit Kibune Shrine from Kurama Mountain going around spots.
These stones are also popular as garden stones and craft stone, but in recent years their distribution has decreased as even the small ones are traded at high price.

Origin Kyoto Prefecture
meaning Healing, salvation, and human empowerment
Mineral Classification biotite granodiorite
chemical composition Si₂, Al₂O₃, K₂O, Na₂O, CaO, Na₂O
Crystalline Monoclinic
cleavage Complete in one direction
Mohs hardness 6.5
gloss Glass gloss
color White to light yellow, brown, black
specific gravity 2.5 to 2.8
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