Symbols for Oklahoma: Geological and Archaeological Symbols

OK State Symbols
Symbols for Oklahoma: Geological and Archaeological Symbols
By Nora Kirkeby
Oct 24, 2006, 16:14 PST

Oklahoma State Crystal
Find out why hourglass selenite crystals are so unique in the world, and why Oklahoma made them the state's official crystal.
Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Oklahoma State Fossil
Oklahoma's state dinosaur is the Saurophaganax Maximus. In Oklahoma they call this dinosaur the "greatest king of reptile eaters." Find out what makes this creature so fearsome, where the fossil was found, and when Oklahoma adopted it.
Source: State Fossils

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Photograph by Sven Teschke

Oklahoma State Rock
Never heard of a baurite rose? Find out all about "rose rock" including what it is, and where it's from, here.
Source: Wikipedia

Oklahoma State Rock (Photos)
These photos are from an exhibit in the Love's Country Store and are some of the finest specimens in the world. Take a look at some of these beautiful, naturally formed stone roses.
Source: Oklahoma Crystal Collecting