Peony stone (Hokkaido) [Famous Japanese stone]

PEONITE

Peony stone

A fossilized peony tree.
It is very rare and hard to obtain.
The peony is a deciduous shrub and is said to be a flower of wealth, high status, and nobility.
It is such a noble flower that it is also known as "Fukuihana," "King of Flowers," "God of Flowers," and "King of Flowers."
In Asia, including Japan, peonies have long been known as the "king of flowers," and their magnificent large blossoms exude a rich elegance and dignity.
From the height of the Tang Dynasty onwards, peonies became more popular than any other flower, and according to the Shoso Zakuraku, peonies were first appreciated during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong.

It is a kind of plum blossom stone and chrysanthemum stone, it is rare, and it is difficult to obtain...
The division is not clear, and the shape and size of the flower pattern determine which name it will be. The definition is also ambiguous.
Peony is said to be a flower of wealth (wealthy, high-status, noble).
In Asia, including Japan, it has long been called the "king of flowers".
The peonies that bloom a splendid large circle make you feel elegant and elegant.
Since the Tang Dynasty, peony flowers have been loved more than any other flower.
According to "Matsu window miscellaneous record", peonies came to be loved for the first time at the time of Genjong.

Origin Hokkaido
meaning Wealth, dignity, modesty
Mineral Classification crystalline limestone
chemical composition CaCO3, Mg, etc.
Crystalline -
cleavage -
Mohs hardness 5.0 to 6.0
gloss Glass gloss
color White, light pink, reddish brown, reddish purple, black, brown
specific gravity 2.5 to 2.9
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