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The market price of blackfish stone is generally around 25-40 yuan per gram. However, due to the different appearance, thickness, size and other factors of blackfish stone, the price will also vary greatly. In addition, regional consumption differences and different craftsmanship will also affect the price. It is recommended that you go to the local market for detailed consultation and refer to the actual local price.

The black carp stone is a keratinous proliferation in the throat below the occipital bone of the black carp, which is used to help crush hard foods such as snails. It is yellowish and tender in color, shaped like a heart, and when dried is as hard as stone. It is crystal clear, like emerald green and jade, and is regarded as a rare item.

The black fish stone can be tied with a rope on the wrist of a child. It is said to have the effect of warding off evil spirits, preventing children from being frightened, and bringing good fortune. The finely crafted black fish stone is like angel skin coral, the color is more than the horn of the Saiga antelope, and the brightness is like amber beeswax, which makes people love it.

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The main component of blackfish stone is keratin protein, with a warm texture and attractive color. When wearing it, you need to pay attention to the change of humidity and dryness, prevent it from being exposed to wind, sun, rain, air conditioning and heating, avoid water and oil, otherwise the surface will easily crack. It can be stored in a dense bag or jewelry box, and slightly lubricated with oil for maintenance. It is recommended to use mineral oils such as vaseline and baby oil, and do not use edible oil, which is easy to cause mold and breed bacteria.

The hardness of blackfish stone is about 3 on the Mohs scale. It is difficult to scratch with fingernails when it is completely dry. It is tough and should not be rubbed against metal or other hard objects, otherwise it will easily cause scratches. Organic objects such as teeth and horns usually experience aging, which is the so-called patina. It is mainly caused by oxidation and changes in humidity. It usually lasts from a few years to several decades, depending on the specific storage conditions. The effect of blackfish stone after aging and patina is like the effect of old amber cracking, with dragonfly wing patterns, which is also beautiful.

Reference source: Baidu Encyclopedia - Bluefish Stone

Black carp is one of the four major fish species in my country. It lives in the lower layer of water and is very common in the plains south of the Yangtze River in my country. It grows big and fast. Generally, the black carp bought on the market weighs more than 10 or 20 kilograms, and the largest one can even weigh more than 70 kilograms. Ordinary people would definitely not buy such a big fish, and they would not be able to eat it all if they bought it. However, residents in some areas of the south will buy black carp to make bacon every New Year. The meat is thick and plump, and it can be eaten for a long time after being made into bacon.

We like to call black carp "screw green" here, because black carp grows very slowly before it can eat snails, but grows very fast after it starts eating snails. Black carp that can eat snails can usually be found with black carp stones. Some people say that black carp stones are treasures like "dog treasures"? Here I can tell you that although black carp stones also grow in black carp, they are really not "treasures" and do not have the same value as dog treasures.

(1) For a big black carp weighing more than 30 kilograms, the black carp stone will not be small.

In simple terms, the herring stone is the tongue of the herring, the crusher in the herring's mouth, which is mainly a piece of keratin hyperplasia in the herring's throat. It can be found in the mouth of herrings that usually eat snails. It has no value in itself, but it has become valuable because of the hype in recent years. And the main function of the herring stone is just to crush food when the herring eats hard food such as snails.

Previously, a comrade from Xuzhou, Jiangsu, was fishing in the wild and caught a 10-pound black carp. A 2-centimeter-long oval black carp stone was found in its mouth. At that time, someone offered 300 yuan to buy the black carp stone, but the comrade did not sell it. Instead, he made it into a pendant for his son to wear around his neck.

So, as the questioner said, if you bought a black carp weighing more than 30 kilograms, the black carp stone will generally not be small. The bigger the black carp is, the better the size and quality of the black carp stone will usually be. In the current market where black carp stone is hyped, the black carp stone found in the body of a black carp weighing more than 30 kilograms should be able to sell for a good price.

(2) How to remove the herring stone from the herring’s head intact?

Last year, I saw a fishing enthusiast catch a herring weighing more than 10 kilograms in a reservoir in Hanzhong. After the angler returned home with the big herring, he was very excited and used scissors to remove the herring stone. It was very difficult to remove and he almost damaged the herring stone. Fortunately, he finally pried the herring stone out with a spoon. However, the angler did not sell the herring stone. It is said that he made it into a bracelet for his son, saying that the child wears it to "ward off evil spirits."

However, here is some scientific knowledge. Usually, the location of the herring stone is in the throat of the herring, above the teeth and the burrow. There is a thick growth. That protrusion is the herring stone. It is easy to find but not easy to remove. After all, the herring relies on this growth to obtain food, so it is normal for it to grow strong. Moreover, removing the herring stone requires patience. If you are not careful, the herring stone will be damaged. A damaged herring stone will have no aesthetic appeal and will lose its value.

I have seen anglers get herring stones by carefully cutting open the area from the herring's head to the chest joint with scissors. After cutting this area, they directly pry it open with their hands. The herring stone can be clearly seen at the occipital bone above the teeth. The size of the herring stone varies depending on the size of the herring. Generally, the larger the herring, the fuller and larger the herring stone.

The bluefish stone is not a stone. Although it looks warm, it is not as solid as a stone. It is a soft piece of growth overall. You must be extra careful when obtaining it. It is best to pry it down slowly with a spoon or other round object. After prying it off, do not rush to clean and wear it. Certain protective measures must be taken. After a period of maintenance, it can be made into a better ornament to wear.

(3) What to do after removing the herring stone?

Good blackfish stone is large, round, full and rich in fat. But I want to say that this finished product is rich in petroleum fat, which is mostly artificially added fat to prevent it from drying and cracking, not the fat it carries.

When I was a child, my grandfather gave me a piece of herringbone. How did he deal with it? I remember that my grandfather said that herringbone is most afraid of the sun and water, otherwise it will easily dry and crack, which will damage its appearance. So after taking out the herringbone stone, my grandfather soaked it in rapeseed oil for half a month before taking it out and polishing it into small jewelry.

The bigger the bluefish stone is, the more collectible value it has. Note that it is collectible value, but it does not have much value in itself. We have seen people selling bluefish stones at high prices in the market, and many people recognize it, but this is all the result of hype, not the value of the bluefish stone itself.

Therefore, after taking out the herring stone, if you want to make it into jewelry for children to wear, you must handle it properly.

The market price of blackfish stone is generally around 25-40 yuan per gram. However, due to the different appearance, thickness, size and other factors of blackfish stone, the price will also vary greatly. In addition, regional consumption differences and different craftsmanship will also affect the price. It is recommended that you go to the local market for detailed consultation and refer to the actual local price.

The lowest price is 13 yuan, the highest price is 18 yuan, and the average price is 15.4 yuan