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 In
1976, staurolite was named the
official state mineral. Georgia has a wealth of minerals, among them
staurolite crystals, popularly called "Fairy Crosses" or "Fairy
Stones." Particularly abundant in north Georgia, the distinctively
twinned, crossed crystals have been collected for generations as good
luck charms.
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 In
1976, quartz was chosen as the official state gem. It is common in
Georgia and found in a wide variety of colors. The resolution making
quartz the state gem cited two particular forms: the amethyst, which is
mostly used in jewelry, and the clear quartz, which, when faceted,
resembles the diamond.
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 In
1976, the shark tooth was designated the
official state fossil. Probably one of the most sought-after fossils by
amateur collectors, the shark tooth is a relatively common fossil in
the Georgia coastal plain. In fossil form, the shark tooth can be
traced back 375,000,000 years. Fossilized shark teeth are found in a
range of colors--from the more common blacks and grays to whites,
browns, blues and reddish browns.
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