Fungal corneal ulcer, with excessive vascularization. Keratitis is a general term meaning any inflammation of the cornea. The term fungal keratitis refers to a corneal infection caused by fungi. One type of fungus that can infect the cornea is Fusarium.
Where do the Stones come from? Suiseki Stones are legally collected from a variety of streams and rivers across the world. Different rivers tend to create their own unique stone style due to the ecology of the river and the way in which the water develops the stones over time.
The Power of Stones: Jade. Jade occurs as jadeite and nephrite. While jade is not exceptionally hard (5-7 on the Mohs scale), it is very tough. It was so unbreakable, it was used for axe-heads and anvils. The word jade comes from the Spanish piedra de ijada stone for the loins, referring to its magical healing ability on that area of the body. There are many imitation jades which are passed off as the real thing. For one thing, they lack the toughness of real jade.