The Verdant Spirit

Year of Discovery: 1957
Location: Duxiu Mountain, Guangxi Province, China
Discoverer: Local miner Wei Jianhua

In the summer of 1957, deep within the limestone caves of Duxiu Mountain in Guangxi, a group of miners led by Wei Jianhua uncovered an astonishing natural treasure. While searching for high-quality fluorite deposits, they discovered a radiant green formation unlike any they had encountered before—a mesmerizing fluorite crystal growing upon a fossilized tree root, as if time itself had sculpted a masterpiece.

The fluorite’s surface shimmered under the dim mining lights, its translucent green hues reminiscent of morning dew caught in the first light of dawn. Unlike typical fluorite clusters, this specimen displayed an exceptionally rich saturation and intricate crystalline structure, suggesting that it had been forming undisturbed for thousands of years.

A Fusion of Earth’s Timeless Forces

Geologists later determined that this fluorite developed over millions of years through a delicate crystallization process, drawing minerals from hydrothermal fluids beneath Duxiu Mountain’s ancient rock formations. The fossilized wood beneath it, estimated to be over 20 million years old, indicates that this land was once a lush prehistoric jungle before geological shifts buried it under layers of sediment. Over time, mineral-rich waters seeped into the cavities, transforming organic matter into stone while simultaneously nurturing the birth of these flawless fluorite crystals.

This rare coexistence of two elements—wood and crystal—represents the passage of time, resilience, and transformation, making it one of the most remarkable specimens to have emerged from Guangxi’s mineral-rich mountains.

A Stone of Wisdom and Renewal

Fluorite, often referred to as the "Genius Stone," has been prized for centuries in Chinese culture for its supposed ability to enhance intuition and clear the mind. Some historians believe that during the Ming Dynasty, scholars of the imperial court would carry fluorite talismans, believing they could bring clarity and insight. In Feng Shui, green fluorite is associated with balance, renewal, and prosperity, making this particular piece a powerful symbol of harmony between the past and the present.

A Rare Collector’s Gem

Since its discovery, this fluorite formation has remained one of the rarest finds of Duxiu Mountain. Most fluorite specimens are found as separate crystal formations, but this fusion of ancient wood and vibrant crystal is nearly unheard of. Experts consider it a geological masterpiece—both a relic of the past and a beacon of nature’s silent artistry.

To possess this piece is to hold a fragment of earth’s memory, a testament to the hidden wonders that lie beneath our feet, waiting to be unearthed.