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Explore the most iconic stones found across China
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East Asia
From the jade-rich mountains of Xinjiang to the quartz caves of Hunan, China’s vast and geologically diverse terrain yields some of the world’s most collectible crystals and minerals. Revered for thousands of years, Chinese stones blend artistry, tradition, and extraordinary color — each carrying both geological and cultural depth.
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MINING REGIONS
Hunan Province (Southern China)
One of the most mineral-rich provinces on Earth, Hunan is world-famous for producing Fluorite, Quartz, and Calcite of exceptional clarity and color. The Yaogangxian Mine and Xianghualing District have yielded museum-grade fluorite cubes with rare purple and teal zoning, making them prized by collectors worldwide.
Xinjiang Province (Northwest China)
The ancient home of Nephrite Jade, Xinjiang’s Hotan (Khotan) region has supplied jade for over 5,000 years — used by emperors, artisans, and spiritual practitioners alike. Known for its creamy white “mutton fat” jade and translucent green tones, this stone is considered a symbol of purity and virtue in Chinese culture.
Guangxi & Guizhou Provinces (Southwest China)
These subtropical regions produce spectacular Rhodochrosite, Calcite, and Pyrite from limestone-hosted deposits. The Wutong Mine in Guangxi is globally renowned for vivid pink rhodochrosite clusters and intergrown calcite crystals that rival those from Argentina
Did you know?
Crystal Fun Fact
The Chinese phrase for jade, “yu” (玉), once symbolized perfection itself — it was said that jade embodied the five virtues of humanity: wisdom, justice, compassion, modesty, and courage. Ancient jade carvings from Hotan are among the oldest continuously crafted gemstones on Earth.
Crystal Guide
Data sourced from field gemologists and GIA mineral records.
| Mineral | Formula | Hardness | Color | Birthstone |
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| Amethyst Show more |
SiO₂
SiO₂ is silicon dioxide (Quartz)
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7 | Purple | February |
| Citrine Show more |
SiO₂
SiO₂ is silicon dioxide (Quartz)
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7 | Yellow |
November
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| Tourmaline Show more |
Complex
Complex borosilicate mineral
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7-7.5 | Pink | October |
| Clear Quartz Show more |
SiO₂
SiO₂ is silicon dioxide (Quartz)
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7 | Clear | April |
| Aquamarine Show more |
Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈
Beryllium aluminum silicate
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7.5-8 | Blue-Green |
March
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| Emerald Show more |
Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈
Beryllium aluminum silicate
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7.5-8 | Green |
May
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Did You Know?
Brazil produces over 90% of the world's citrine.
Amethyst geodes form naturally inside volcanic rock over millions of years.
The name "Amethyst" comes from the Greek amethystos, meaning "not intoxicated."
Minas Gerais translates to "General Mines" — a region known for its mineral abundance.
Bolivia has the only commercial source of natural ametrine in the world.
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Founder’s Note
Collected with Intention
Every crystal begins as an encounter shaped by time and human touch. I personally source each piece, working closely with miners and artisans who handle them with care.
As a photographer and lifelong lover of design, I’m drawn to light, color, and form, the same elements that make crystals feel like natural works of art.
Each piece is photographed in natural light to honor its true texture and energy, a quiet balance of beauty, material, and meaning.
Brittany Roughton
Founder & Curator, Crystals.com
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The Crystal Encyclopedia
A living archive of crystal meanings, origins, and care rituals — your guide to understanding the stones you bring home.
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China produces Fluorite, Quartz, Jade, Calcite, Pyrite, Rhodochrosite, Hematite, and Amethyst. Hunan and Guangxi are especially famous for their vibrant mineral specimens and high-clarity crystals.
Hotan Nephrite Jade from Xinjiang is uniquely Chinese and has been revered for millennia. It is not found in gem-quality form anywhere else in the world.
High-grade Rhodochrosite from the Wutong Mine and deep-zoned Fluorite from Yaogangxian are among China’s rarest collector minerals, sought for their color intensity and crystal perfection.
Jade (Nephrite & Jadeite) is China’s official national gemstone. It has been considered the country’s spiritual stone for over 5,000 years.
China’s deposits span every major mineral group — from volcanic quartz veins to copper-rich skarns — offering a vast range of color, texture, and formation. Many mines also produce museum-grade specimens, bridging natural history and fine art.
Quartz is primarily mined in Sichuan, Guangdong, and Hunan Provinces. Hunan produces high-clarity clear quartz and smoky quartz clusters, while Sichuan’s deposits yield large, naturally polished crystals often used in energy and design collections.