Chrysanthemum Stone - China It has been used as

It has been used as a source of ignition in firearms and fire starters

Chemical Formula: Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2

Specimens can come in a wide range of green hues and crystal structures

and black tourmaline

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Chrysanthemum Stone - China It has been used asChrysanthemum stone, also known as "flower stone", is a mineral formation that took place millions of years ago. While it is often confused with vegetative fossils, it is actually just a crystalized formation consisting of the chemical formula Al2SiO5. This is a common mineral of people to collect for its strange formation. The mineral is typically dark gray or black in color allowing for a stark contrast sure to catch your eye. Each "petal" of the