Yuhua stones, or pebbles, are of sedimentary origin and consist of minerals including quartz and other silicates.
They are found in the Yangtze River, polished smooth by the action of water.
[1] Colors include red, rose, yellow, green, and white.
[2] The origin of the Yuhua Stone is told through the legend of a Chinese monk named Yunguang (雲光) who lived during the Liang dynasty.
"Chinese: 天花乱坠; pinyin: TianHualuanZhui", means "many flowers falling from the sky".