Symbols for Nevada: Geological and Archaeological Symbols By Nora Kirkeby Aug 17, 2006, 15:17 PST

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Nevada State Artifact
Learn how tule ducks were made and used by the Suisuni tribes.
Source: Geo Literacy Project

Nevada State Artifact (Make Your Own)
This page has instructions for making your own tule duck decoy out of tules, dampened cattail leaves, paint and feathers.
Source: Primitive Ways

Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons Licensed under the GNU Free Document License.

Nevada State Fossil
You’ll learn all about the Nevada state fossil, an ichthyosaur from the Triassic Period. Did you know that ichthyosaur means "fish lizard"? Find out why this isn't just your average dinosaur.
Source: State Fossils

Nevada State Metal
The Nevada state metal, silver, played an important role in its adoption as a state. You can learn all about it here.
Source: Classbrain

Photo courtesy and © Roger Weller of Cochise College

Nevada State Precious Gemstone
This page has the history of Virgin Valley, its opals, the the mining of them.
Source: Royal Peacock Fire Opal Mine

Nevada State Precious Gemstone
Scroll down to "Nevada Opal" to learn more about Virgin Valley fire opals, where opals come from, and what crazing is.
Source: Queen of Gems

Nevada State Rock
Sandstone is Nevada's state rock and it's exemplified in the beautiful formations showcased in the Valley of Fire National Park. Use the side bar to navigate between photos, famous formations like "The Seven Sisters", and history.
Source: Sunset Cities

Photo courtesy and © Roger Weller of Cochise College

Nevada State Semiprecious Gemstone
Learn all about the history of turquoise around the world, from its origins in Europe, to Navajo ceremonies, this is a great page.
Source: Gold Mountain Mining Co.

Nevada State Semiprecious Gemstone (Mines)
This list of information on turquoise mines contains mostly Nevada mines, but you can find information on turquoise mines from all over the world including Persia and China.
Source: Silver Sun, Sante Fe

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