A naturally occurring stone formation with finger-like projections, or a gemstone (like jade) worked into a finger-shaped ornament.
Compound of 'finger' and 'stone' (Old English 'stan'), describing geological formations or worked artifacts shaped like fingers. Used in both geological and archaeological contexts.
Fingerstones in jade were prestigious Chinese gifts because they combined two obsessions: craftsmanship (proving finger dexterity of the carver) and the superstition that touching jade transferred its supposed healing energy.
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