Abstract: Long-term studies have shown that the minerogenic geological conditions of Shoushan stones are mainly controlled by strata, structure, volcanic apparatus and volcanic mineral- ization. The mineral components of Shoushan stones are mainly dickite, kaolinite and pyrauxite. The Shoushan stones show the characteristics of colorful appearance, various naming, wide variety and different classification caused by their distinctive minerogenic ge- ological conditions, mineral components and occurring site. This paper divides Shoushan stones into Tiankeng stone, Shankeng stone and Shuikeng stone based on their genesis, occurrence and historical tradition. In order to discriminate, study and discuss on the fea- ture of Shoushan stones more conveniently, the authors introduce some main varieties and characteristics of Shoushan stones in this paper.