agalmatolite; figure stone; pagodite
A soft, compact stone used for carving and ornamental objects; also known as pagodite or figure stone.
Agalmatolite is soft and suitable for carving.
This seal material is made of figure stone.
Standard kanji spelling for this mineral.
Kana-mixed spelling; common in technical or simplified contexts.
From 蝋 (ろう, 'wax') + 石 (せき, 'stone'), referring to its waxy luster and feel.