Gemstones found in Indiana Indiana State Gemstones
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Gemstones Found in Indiana

Pearl

Like other fresh water pearls, Indiana pearl can be used in jewelry.

Obsidian is also found in Indiana. Obsidian is a natural glass.

Gemstones found in Indiana Indiana State Gemstones
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Indiana State Gemstones

State Stone: Limestone
Limestone was adopted as Indiana's State Stone in 1971.

Gemstones found in Indiana Indiana State Gemstones
Gemstones throughout the US US State Gemstones

Useful Books & Bibliography:

Indiana:
• Camper's Guide to Indiana & Ohio Parks, Lakes, and Forests : Where to Go and How to Get There - by Mickey Little
  A guide to parks throughout Indiana. Great for day trips.

  Gemstone Related:

• Gemstones (Eyewitness Handbooks) - by Cally Hall, Harry Taylor (Photographer)
  A field guide to gemstones. Nice pictures and good, brief, well-written descriptions of over 130 varieties of gemstones.

• The Curious Lore of Precious Stones - by George Frederick Kunz
  The definitive book on fascinating, traditional gem lore. Very practical.

• Gem Identification Made Easy: A Hands-On Guide to More Confident Buying & Selling New 2nd Edition - by Antoinette L. Matlins & Antonio C. Bonanno
  This book is really great for knowing he latest gems, synthetics, treatments, and instruments. Easy to use.

• Gemstone Buying Guide: A Guide to Buying - by Renee Newman
  Very nice gemstone identification book.

• Simon and Schuster's Guide to Gems and Precious Stones - by C. Ciprianai, Kennie Lyman (Editor), Alessando Borelli
  This book is one inch thick and every facing page has a full colored photo of gems or precious stones. Hardness, weights, cuts, refractions, and value of color are given for each gem.

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