Izumo Zeolite (Shimane Prefecture) [Famous Stone of Japan]

IZUMO Zeolite

Izumo Zeolite

It is produced in Oda City, Shimane Prefecture, where the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located.
This mineral's name comes from the Greek word "ZEO," which means "to boil."
Because it is a mineral that contains a lot of water, it is mined in places where there are many springs of water.
When zeolite is heated, the water escapes and it appears to boil, which is why it is called "zeolite" in Japanese.
Zeolite is a mineral that is said to generate a large amount of negative ions and, because it is porous, absorb harmful substances and bad odors, thereby purifying the air.

It is mined in Oda City, Shimane Prefecture, where the UNESCO World Heritage Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine is located. The mineral's name comes from the Greek word "zeo," which means "to boil." As it is an ore that contains a lot of water, it is mined in places where water springs out in large quantities. When zeolite is heated, the water is released and it appears to be boiling, and it is the reason why it is called "zeolite" in Japanese. Zeolite is a mineral that is said to generate a lot of negative ions, and because it is porous, it absorbs harmful substances and bad odors, normalizing the air.