Chrysanthemum Stone wand 116gSpiritual journeying This Chrysanthemum Stone wand weighs 116g. Chrysanthemum Stone is a black stone with white crystal patterns resembling blooming flowers. It is also known as Flower Stone. It is a rare stone consisting of a black or brown matrix with natural inclusions of Calcite, Feldspar, Crandallite, Andalusite, or Celestite. These inclusions are usually white and prominent on a dark matrix, often resembling a Chrysanthemum flower. The matrix

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This Chrysanthemum Stone wand weighs 116g. Chrysanthemum Stone is a black stone with white crystal patterns resembling blooming flowers. It is also known as Flower Stone. It is a rare stone consisting of a black or brown matrix with natural inclusions of Calcite, Feldspar, Crandallite, Andalusite, or Celestite. These inclusions are usually white and prominent on a dark matrix, often resembling a Chrysanthemum flower. The matrix can consist of a mixture of Limestone, Dolomite, Porphyry, Clay and Gypsum. Chrysanthemum Stone formed over 290 million years ago with from organic-rich mud on sea floors, metamorphosed through heat and pressure.

These stones were found in China and Japan. More recent discoveries have been made in Canada and the United States. There is much ancient lore about this stone. Most of the myths and legends involve individuals and immortals falling in love and creating eternal everlasting bonds.

Colour: black or brown matrix with white inclusions in flower patterns

Location: China, Japan, Canada, USA

Rarity: rare

Crystal system/habit: monoclinic (celestine or calcite inclusions)

Mineral group/class: metamorphised sedimentary rock; combination of gypsum, dolomite, celestine, or calcite

Transparency: opaque

Lustre: submetallic to dull

Fracture: uneven

Hardness: 3–5

Chakra: Root, Crown

Emotional: anxiety, calming, compassion, confidence, courage, generosity, joy, optimism, patience, peace, stress, understanding

Mental/intellectual: adaptability, decisiveness, determination, empathy, inspiration, motivation, self-expression, sense of purpose

Spiritual: abundance, awakening, clairvoyance, chakra alignment, enlightenment, evolution, life path, prosperity, yin/yang harmony

Astrology: Taurus, Aquarius, Earth

Number: 3