The Ōshima-ishi (大 島 石, Ōshima-ishi) is a type of granite that is extracted from Ō Island in the City of Imabari, in the Prefecture of Ehime. It is mainly used for the manufacture of tombstones. characteristics
It is a granite composed of quartz, feldspar and biotite. The color is grayish, and stands out among the granite stones of Japan for its hardness and low absorption power. It is also considered an object of luxury and exclusivity. It is appreciated in the Kansai Region, especially in the City of Kyoto, where it has a widespread acceptance as a stone with a balanced balance, and that is a stone that contains the "Japanese beauty".
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