Chrysanthemum Stone is found in the Three Gorges area of the Yangtze River in Hunan Province of China. 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.
 
The legend of chrysanthemum stone: According to ancient history, the Three Gorges of China were once filled with lush green forests through which a crystal clear river serenely flowed. To this lush, garden-like paradise came twelve evil spirits determined to destroy all the surrounding beauty. These wicked spirits set to work devastating the thick foliage, and turning the clear, gentle river into a bed of mud and muck. The sudden destruction caused people to flee these wastelands in search of more habitable grounds. One day the seventh daughter of the heavenly empress wandered off in play and found herself in the ravaged Three Gorges. The pillaging of Mother Nature by the evil spirits angered and upset this seventh daughter who was determined to use her powers to destroy these spirits. She called upon thunder and lightening to aid her in this task, and for seven days they waged a ruthless war against those spirits. She succeeded in their destruction, but at an even greater cost once again to the Three Gorges, for the war caused more plight to the once beautiful paradise. Now she must do something to redeem the value of the Three Gorges. This daughter then went back to heaven to gather the seeds of the most beautiful heavenly flowers. Returning, she then planted the seeds in the Three Gorges. Many years later the devastation was replaced by the most magnificent, blooming flowers. Once again the Three Gorges flourished with lush foliage and crystal clear waters truly becoming a heavenly place on earth. The Chrysanthemum stones were planted by the seventh daughter as a reminder to all of the power of the heavenly spirits. This superb stone is believed to have the power to preserve. The flower symbolizes longevity. It is the official symbol of the Imperial Family.
 

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