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MN State Symbols
Symbols for Minnesota: Geological and Archaeological Symbols
By Nora Kirkeby
Jul 26, 2006, 18:12 PST

Photo courtesy and © Roger Weller of Cochise College
Minnesota State Symbols
This page has information on the adoption of lake superior agate as the state gemstone, including which other gemstones went up for consideration. It also explains the geological history of this stone, and how it differs from other agate varieties.
Source: Minnesota State Department of Resources

Minnesota State Symbols
This is the home page of the Lake Superior Agate Museum. Yes, a whole museum devoted wholey to housing and displaying these beautiful stones. Check out all the exhibits.
Source: Lake Superior Agate Museum

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