Tennessee State Stone

Agate (a cryptocrystalline quartz) was adopted as the state stone of Tennessee in 1969. Agate is a semiprecious gemstone found only in a few areas of Tennessee. See Geological Symbols for all 50 states. Top quality iris agate; photo by Dave Ault (rockman836) on Flickr (noncommercial use permitted with attribution / no derivative works). See All State Gems, Stones & Rock Symbols. Pastel iris agate collected in Tennessee; photo by Dave Ault on Flickr (noncommercial use permitted with attribution / no derivative works). See All State Stones & Rock Symbols.

Source:	Tennessee Symbols: TN Department of Education
Links:	All Geological Symbols


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