MAIFANITE also known as MAIFAN STONE OR CHINESE MEDICINE STONE. HEALING PROPERTIES: Maifan Stone is a gemstone that increases the owner's energy. In addition to purifying energy, it also adds strength to it. It is an excellent healing stone which can do "exhaust", "purification", "recovery", "invitation" and "reinforcement" of energy. It is a powerful gemstone just by holding one. A fantastic stone to be incorporated in a Mala. WHAT IS IT? Maifan stone (maifanite) has a long history of medicinal use in Asia—its properties were discovered by Buddhist monks. ... Maifan stone is strongly adsorptive; known to remove heavy metals and other impurities from water. At the same time it releases minerals. It is now more commonly used as a filtration stone to purify water. Gemstone: Maifanite / Maifan/ Fossil Shape: Round Size: 4mm,6mm,8mm Hole: 1mm Due to the nature of beads and bead manufacturing, each one is a little unique and because of this all sizes given is approximated and all pictures indicate what to expect but may not represent the exact set of beads you will receive. All of our beads and jewelry making supply are new and top quality. A lot of our bead supplies come from small specialized studios from around the world, and the quality shows. We appreciate you visiting our bead collections and I would like to thank you personally for stopping by.