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Gemstones Found in California

    Quartz

      Quartz is a stone commonly found in the Gold country when looking for gold. Grass Valley is known to be the location of the first quartz mine in California.

    Tourmaline

      Tourmaline is found in Southern California in the San Luis Rey River Valley (near San Diego). Some of the highest grade tourmaline in the world has been mined from the mines located there.

    Other less common stones include: Benitoite, Serpentine, Californite, Diamond, Citrine, Abalone Pearl, Kunzite, Chrysoprase, Morganite, Jadeite, Jasper, Agate, Turquoise

Gemstones found in California ~~ California State Gemstones
Gemstones throughout the US ~~ US State Gemstones

California State Gemstones

    State Gemstone: Benitoite
    Benitoite is a rare blue stone named after where it was found, the San Benito River. It was officially adopted as the State Gemstone in 1985.

    State Mineral: Gold
    Much of California's history revolves around gold. So, it is not much of a surprise that California's state mineral is gold. It was officially adopted as the State Mineral in 1965.

    State Rock: Serpentine
    Serpentine was adopted as the official State Rock in 1965. Occassionally, gemstone dealers will try to pass serpentine off as Jade since it is a green non-translucent stone. Serpentine is a much softer stone and scratches easily.

Gemstones found in California ~~ California State Gemstones
Gemstones throughout the US ~~ US State Gemstones


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