Stone sculpture stone carving. Alabaster and softer kinds of serpentine, all about 3 on the Mohs scale, are more durable than soapstone. Alabaster, in particular, has long been cherished for its translucence. Limestone and sandstone, at about 4 on the Mohs scale, are the only sedimentary stones commonly carved. Limestone comes in a popular oolitic variety, about twice as hard as alabaster, that is excellent for carving. The harder serpentines can also reach 4 on the Mohs scale. Marble, travertine, and onyx are at about 6 on the Mohs scale. Marble has been the preferred stone for sculptors in the European tradition
Shining Wisdom of "Shining Force II", Bowie, though he does not actually appear anywhere in the game. A book even refers to the setting of "Shining in the Darkness", Stormsong (referred to in English versions as "Thornwood"). Due to the various name changes and omissions of the North American translation, none of the above connections to the "Shining" series are apparent in the USA version of the game and they can only be seen in the Japanese and European versions. "Shining Wisdom" was originally designed for the Mega Drive, and adapted for the Sega Saturn at the last minute, presumably in order