Stone of the Month: 

January 2023 

"Kotobuki-no-hana" (Flowers of Celebration)

This rarely-seen type of Japanese flower pattern stone is known as a Chrysanthemum Celebration Stone or Kikuju-seki. Its appeal is the flower-like mineral formations consisting of thin needle-like enstatite or magnesium crystals radiating from a central core. The foundation stone is serpentine. A metallic luster may be present if small amounts of iron are present. It is found in Iwate Prefecture in Japan.

This type of stone can be displayed during celebratory or festive events, which fits with the energy expressed in the “flower.” Some may consider the mineral formations too prominent to use in a Keido display. This stone is 8 cm wide, 8.5 cm high, and 3 cm deep.