Snowflake pattern made from rare Izumo stone from Kasenzan* with hematite (red iron ore) inclusions, featuring a beautiful design with recrystallization lines. A treasured item! Collector's level. - Material: Natural stone (Izumo stone agate) - Design: Snowflake pattern with recrystallization lines - Color: Multicolor (green, blue, brown) - Features: Translucent - Size: Approximately 30.7mm long, 19.7mm wide, 11.7mm thick Thank you for viewing. ⭕️Wholesalers are also welcome! Superb quality, high price (^^) Bulk purchases are welcome! All products are made in Japan. ◆This is a genuine, solid guarantee item. ✳️These are processed products from the stock of raw stones, treasured items, etc., stored for 50 years since my grandfather's generation, all at bargain wholesale prices. Please feel free to purchase, wholesalers! Ise Aoseki also contains hematite (red iron ore). ✳️ Izumo Jasper (Izumo Hekigyoku) This refers to the "jasper (hekigyoku)" characterized by its deep green and blue colors, produced in Kasenzan, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture. It has been valued since ancient times as a material for magatama (comma-shaped beads) and is considered to have a strong connection with the gods. It is the highest quality "Izumo stone (Izumo seki)" in Japan. It contains a lot of chlorite (green clay mineral), and the unique stripes and spots that appear when held up to the light are beautiful. It is also said to be the material for the "Yasakani no Magatama," one of the Three Sacred Treasures of Japan. Features Origin: Kasenzan, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture Color: Deep green with a hint of indigo, or mysterious blue. Mineral name: Jasper (hekigyoku). Pattern: Unique stripes and spots that appear beautifully when held up to the light. Other names: Izumo stone, Izumo Aomeno (Izumo blue agate), Izumo meno (Izumo agate). History and Culture Importance in ancient times: Used as a material for magatama (comma-shaped beads) and kudatama (tube beads) from the Yayoi period as a symbol of authority and ritual implements, and was presented to the Imperial Court. Association with mythology: Produced in the land of the gods, where Izumo Taisha Shrine is located, and was believed to be imbued with the power of the gods. It is also famous for the legend that it is the material of the Yasakani no Magatama. Modern times: Mining is currently restricted, making it a rare and valuable natural stone. #Jade#Itoigawa#Itoigawa Jade#Raw Stone#Magatama#Ice Jade#Itoigawa Magatama#Itoigawa Hisui#Women's#Necklace#Loose Stone#Power Stone#Feng Shui#Jade Bangle#Ring#Hisui#Jade#Accessories