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GA State Symbols
Symbols for Georgia: Geological and Archaeological Symbols
By Nora Kirkeby
Sep 7, 2006, 23:39 PST



Georgia State Fossil, Georgia State Gemstone, and Georgia State Mineral

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Georgia State Fossil
You’ll learn all about the Georgia state fossil, a shark tooth from the Miocene epoch, at this great informative site.
Source: State Fossils

Georgia State Gem
In 1976, quartz became Georgia's state gemstone. Learn more about it here.
Source: Secretary of State

Georgia State Mineral
Ever heard of staurolite? It's Georgia's state mineral, and more commonly its crystals are referred to as "Fairy Crosses." All that information and more is on this helpful site.
Source: Secretary of State

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