Spiritual journeying: Chrysanthemum Stone 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 generally white on a very dark matrix and resemble that of 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 mainly found in China and Japan. More recent discoveries have been made in Canada and the United States. There is a trove of ancient lore about this stone. Most of the myths and legends involve individuals and immortals falling in love and creating eternal everlasting bonds.
