| From ClassBrain.com VT State Symbols
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.
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 © Copyright 2004 by ClassBrain.com |
