This specific type of porphyritic Basalt is sometimes referred to as Chinese Writing Stone or Chinese Writing Rock, due to the way lighter plagioclase Feldspar inclusions look against the darker Porphyry. It is considered a stone for students, mentors, teachers, artists, writers, and every type of scholar, since Chinese Writing Stone is known for opening the mind to new avenues of learning and sparking creative inspiration. Resonating from the Root Chakra to the Crown Chakra, Chinese Writing Stone is a stone for attaining peace and higher knowledge, and is used as a stone for promoting mental clarity, natural curiosity, and open communication of ideas.