Patuxent River stone
The Patuxent River stone is the state gem of the U.S. state of Maryland. It is a quartzite despite the state incorrectly claiming that it was an agate or agatized dinosaur boneāas is found through a quick google search. It is only found in Maryland and its red and yellow colors reflect the Maryland State Flag.
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Tumbled specimens of Patuxent River Stone
The Patuxent River stone became the state gem effective October 1, 2004 through the passage of Chapter 272, Acts of 2004; Code State Government Article, sec. 13-319.[1]
References
- "Patuxent River Stone, Maryland State Gem". Maryland State Archives. February 28, 2005. Retrieved 2007-11-30.
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