Nicknamed Stone of Wealth & Honor, Chrysanthemum stone took shape as the result of geological changes in the Permian period, 270 million years ago (prior to Dinosaur Era.) Several hundred million years of high temperature and high pressure, silt from the Sea bottom and marine organisms sank deeply into the earth and, formed chrysanthemum stone. It mainly consists of two kind of rocks, one of them is reddish black stone, that consists of micro elements good for health, such as selenium, strontium and bismuth, etc. The white of the chrysanthemum 'flower' contains gypsum, dolomite & limestone, with crystals of calcite, feldspar, and celestite.

With black and white sharply contrasted, the chrysanthemum stone has a smooth nature and lifelike patterns. It appears as if glazed, felt as if jade The pattern on every stone is unique. The quantity of Great Chrysanthemum stone is very small and its exploitation is very difficult. As a result of that, the stone is very rare and their value is high. The Chrysanthemum stone with its flowery white patterns on a black background, occurs naturally in the Hunan region of China. It symbolizes longevity in Chinese lore.

In 2009 the Hunan Dam will be completed and the only source of Chrysanthemum Stone in the world will be covered by 300 feet of water