Pink Royal Maikaite (Okayama Prefecture) [Famous Stone of Japan]
Pink Royalmicait
Pink Royal Mykite
A historic rock formed during the Late Cretaceous period, 77-88 million years ago.
Potassium feldspar has a distinctive pink color.
It is also called Momotaro stone, and the deeper pink ones are called Ryuo stone.
It is a symbol of cuteness and youth, and its energy is said to support the motivation to take on new challenges.
This is a historic stone that was formed in the Late Cretaceous period, 77 to 88 million years ago. The potassium feldspar gives it its unique pink color. It is also known as the Momotaro Stone, and the even deeper pink ones are called Ryuo Stone. It is a symbol of cuteness and youth, and its energy is said to support the driving force to take on new challenges.
| Origin | Okayama Prefecture |
|---|---|
| meaning | Cuteness, youth, and new challenges |
| Mineral Classification | Hornblende biotite granite |
| chemical composition | Si₂, Al₂O₃, K₂O, Na₂O, CaO, Na₂O |
| Crystalline | Monoclinic |
| cleavage | Complete in one direction |
| Mohs hardness | 6.0–7.0 |
| gloss | Glass gloss |
| color | White to pale yellow, black, pink |
| specific gravity | 2.5 to 2.8 |
