Abstract:Xugong inkstone in Yinan city in Shandong province has a long history and cultural value. Based on geological data, rock mineral identification and test results of the formed deposit, the formation origin of Xugong inkstone has been analyzed through the study on its petrological and mineralogical and geochemical characteristics. It is regarded that Xugong inkstone deposit is embedded in the shale member of Tongjiazhuang formation in Neoproterozoic Tumen group. The lithology is thin layer lenticular microcrystalline limestone, which is significantly affected by age, horizon, lithofacies and paleogeography. It is formed in bathyal environment and restricted by later dissolution. It is a sedimentary stratabound deposit. According to the development of flower bud, stone quality, lumpiness, and color difference, Xugong inkstones in the study area are divided into two color systems and four grades.The research results can provide a scientific basis for the development,utilization and protection of Xugong inkstone in the future.