Miyazaki Ninigi Crystal (Miyazaki Prefecture) [Famous Stones of Japan]
NINIGI QUARTZ
Miyazaki Ninigi Crystal
Miyazaki Prefecture is an important location in the myth of the descent of the heavenly grandson, which is described in the Kojiki.
This legend remains deeply rooted in Takachiho, west of Nobeoka City.
The descent of the heavenly grandson is said to have occurred when Ninigi-no-Mikoto, the grandson of Amaterasu Omikami, descended to earth with eight gods and three sacred treasures.
Ninigi-no-Mikoto was the great-grandfather of the first emperor, Emperor Jimmu.
The legend of Amaterasu Omikami hiding in the cave of Ama-no-Iwato is said to have originated in Miyazaki Prefecture.
Quartz is said to be a versatile power stone.
It has been loved all over the world as a "stone that wards off evil spirits" and "stone that brings good luck" that wards off disasters and evil spirits and protects from danger.
Like diamond, it is also the birthstone for April.
Miyazaki Prefecture is an important location in the myth of Tenson korin, which is recorded in the Kojiki. This legend remains deeply rooted in Takachiho, west of Nobeoka City. It is said that Ninigi-no-Mikoto, the grandson of Amaterasu Omikami, descended to earth with eight gods and three sacred treasures. Ninigi-no-Mikoto was the great-grandfather of the first emperor, Emperor Jimmu. Ama-no-Iwato cave, where Amaterasu Omikami hid himself, is also said to have taken place in Miyazaki Prefecture. Quartz is said to be an all-purpose power stone. It has been loved all over the world as a "stone that wards off evil spirits" and a "stone that brings good luck" that wards off disasters and evil and protects from danger.
Like diamond, it is also the birthstone for April.
| Origin | Miyazaki Prefecture |
|---|---|
| meaning | Protection from evil, descent of the heavenly grandson, purification |
| Mineral Classification | oxide minerals |
| chemical composition | Contains SiO2 and other inclusions |
| Crystalline | Hexagonal system (trigonal system) |
| cleavage | none |
| Mohs hardness | 7 |
| gloss | Glass gloss |
| color | Colorless, white, yellow, green |
| specific gravity | 2.7 |


