Taihu Stone is mainly produced in the wetland environment around Taihu Lake in Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China. According to archaeological research, the formation time of Taihu Stone can be traced back to the Jurassic period about 250 million years ago. At that time, great changes have taken place in the geological structure around Taihu Lake. Crustal activity leads to a large number of benthic organisms such as corals, shells and algae, and their remains are gradually deposited on the seabed. Millions of years later, the bones of these creatures were mineralized to form limestone. In the subsequent geological process, these limestones are affected by stratum movement and erosion and become "calcified" strata.
The production of Taihu stone needs to go through many processes, which are roughly divided into material selection, cutting, carving, polishing and other links. Material selection is the key step in the production of Taihu stone. A good Taihu stone must have elegant shape, bright color and regular texture. The most representative Taihu stone often presents natural scenery, such as peaks, rivers, lakes, waterfalls and other natural landscapes. Secondly, in the process of carving and pondering, certain psychological qualities and skills are needed to ensure the natural beauty and artistic value of Taihu Stone.
In a word, Taihu Stone is a kind of stone with important value in China traditional stone culture. By understanding the geological background and production technology of Taihu stone, we can better appreciate and appreciate the natural beauty and humanistic charm of this stone.