Bakuhanseki (Gifu Prefecture) [Famous Japanese Stones]
Maifan stone
Maifan stone is a type of quartz porphyry that emits radiation and negative ions.
It is also mentioned as a medicinal stone in Chinese Ming Dynasty literature.
Gifu Prefecture is the only place in Japan where bakuhan stone is produced.
| Origin | Gifu Prefecture |
|---|---|
| meaning | Health, hormesis, relaxation |
| Mineral Classification | - |
| chemical composition | - |
| Crystalline | - |
| cleavage | - |
| Mohs hardness | - |
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| color | - |
| specific gravity | - |
