VT State Symbols
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Symbols for Vermont: Geological and Archaeological
By Nora Kirkeby
Jun 25, 2007, 13:10 PST
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Pink Grossular Garnets
Photo courtesy and © Roger Weller of Cochise College |
Vermont State Fossil
Vermont adopted the white whale as its state fossil. Did you know that Vermont's state fossil is the only one belonging to a genus and species that is still living today? Find at more information about this fascinating state symbol here!
Source: State Fossils
Vermont State Gem
Vermont's state gem is the garnet, more specifically the grossular garnet. Check out this page on grossulars to find out more.
Source: Amethyst Galleries, Inc.
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White Talc
Photo courtesy and © Roger Weller of Cochise College |
Vermont State Gem
This page has some stuff on garnets in general. While most of the information is not specific to grossulars you'll find garnet folklore, and garnet jokes on this fun little page.
Source:Jewelery Mall
Vermont State Mineral and Rocks
This great page covers a little bit of everything. From Vermont's state mineral, talc, to the state rocks, marble, slate, and granite, you can find it all here.
Source:Vermont Agency of Natural Resources
Vermont State Rocks (Quarries)
Quarrying has traditionally been very important to Vermont's economy. Find out how Vermont's state rocks, marble, slate, and granite, are used, and why they're important.
Source:Business People Vermont
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