Chrysanthemum Stone - The Flower Fossil from China

Chrysanthemum Stones(wikipedia), also known as flower stones, can be found in various places around the world, including Canada, China, Japan, and more. As a Chinese gemstone manufacturer, today I’d like to introduce Chrysanthemum Stones that originate from China.

Chrysanthemum Stone, an ancient fossil, is a non-renewable resource with a history spanning approximately 270 million years. Over the years, extensive mining has significantly depleted the availability of this ancient and exquisite fossil, especially the exceptionally beautiful ones that are now incredibly rare. Modern-day Chrysanthemum Stones have lower petal density, hardness, texture, and purity compared to those from the past, contributing to their rarity. Many people may not even have heard of this type of stone.

Fortunately, our factory in Ketang, the biggest gemstone jewelry town in China, has been fortunate enough to acquire a substantial quantity of raw Chrysanthemum fossils, allowing us to temporarily offer these scarce collectible stones. They are exceptional specimens for geological research.

Chrysanthemum Stone Features

Chrysanthemum Stone, scientifically known as Al2SiO5, is hard in texture and appears in shades of grey to black on the surface. Inside, it features naturally formed white chrysanthemum-shaped crystals, resembling flowers found in nature, hence the name “flower stone.” The stone’s stamen consists of granular mineral aggregates, while the petals form from interlocking rhombohedral crystal structures. The primary mineral components are calcite and chalcedony (quartz), with some containing strontianite and celestite.

Chrysanthemum Stone has been tested and found to be free from harmful radioactive elements, containing instead trace elements beneficial to the human body. It has high levels of selenium, strontium, iron, and calcium, known for health, beauty, and anti-cancer benefits.

Chinese Chrysanthemum Fossils

Chrysanthemum Stones are mainly found in the Permian Period strata of southern China’s Hunan Province, Hubei Province, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jiangsu Province, and Guizhou Province.

The most famous and earliest known Chrysanthemum Stones in China are from Yonghe Town, Liuyang City, Hunan Province. These stones were first discovered over two centuries ago during the Qing Dynasty, in the reign of Emperor Qianlong. During a severe drought, farmers stumbled upon these Chrysanthemum fossils in the dry riverbed. Folk artisans carved these rare stones into exquisite artworks and presented them to Emperor Qianlong, who greatly admired these natural fossils. This led to more people actively seeking out these stones, resulting in a rapid development of the carving industry during that time.

Until 2005, there were still numerous Chrysanthemum Stone carving enterprises in Liuyang City, Hunan Province, with thousands of employees. However, over the past two centuries, excessive mining has depleted the natural resources, and even in Hunan, known for its skilled Chrysanthemum fossil stone artisans, high-quality Chrysanthemum Stones have become increasingly scarce. As a result, experts from Hunan have ventured across China in search of these flower stones.

Today, Chrysanthemum Stones, as non-renewable resources, have become exceedingly rare. Consider the rarity of fossils dating back over 270 million years, with vivid chrysanthemum-like patterns—truly a remarkable and precious find.

Where to buy chrysanthemum stones

We are fortunate to have recently acquired a batch of exceptionally rare Chrysanthemum Stone. We are the exclusive distributor of these long-history flower stones in China’s largest jewelry town, and our wholesale prices are not higher than $10 per piece. Geological enthusiasts, collectors, and even jewelers, please feel free to contact us to secure these rare gemstones. Our contact information: info@jewelryshells.com, phone: +86 186 0200 2221.

FAQ

How to Preserve Chrysanthemum Fossils?

Chrysanthemum fossils have a high hardness and don’t require special care. Simply avoid dropping them or subjecting them to impacts from harder objects.

How to Purchase Chrysanthemum Fossils from JewelryShells Company?

You can purchase Chrysanthemum fossils directly from our factory or select specific sizes and shapes via video consultation. We can then ship them to you using DHL or other courier services. We supply various gemstone products to jewelry suppliers worldwide throughout the year.

What are the sizes and prices of Chrysanthemum Fossils?

Generally, the smallest individual Chrysanthemum fossils weigh between 150 to 200 grams(as the above pictures of article), and these are among the most affordable and abundant in our product range. They are of high quality and are priced at less than $10 per piece.