| From ClassBrain.com KY State Symbols Kentucky State Fossil, Kentucky State Gemstone, Kentucky State Mineral, and Kentucky State Rock
You’ll learn all about the Kentucky state fossil, the Brachiopod, at this great informative site. Source:State Fossils Kentucky State Gemstone Although pearls are not technically stones, freshwater pearls are the state gemstone of Kentucky. Learn about freshwater pearls in Kentucky and how pearls are formed. Source:University of Kentucky - Kentucky Geological Survey Kansas State Mineral - (Adobe Acrobat Required) Coal became Kentucky’s state mineral in 1998. That’s right! Kentucky’s state mineral is, according to their geological survey, a rock that burns. Coal is a great source of fuel and was once used to power steam engines. Learn about coal and coal mining in Kentucky. Source: Kentucky Geological Survey Kentucky State Rock The beautiful Kentucky agate became the state rock in 2000. See pictures, the text of the bill that adopted it, and so much more. Source:University of Kentucky - Kentucky Geological Survey © Copyright 2004 by ClassBrain.com |
