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Bowenite from Conklin Quarry, Lincoln, Rhode Island USA; photo © Treasure Mountain Mining (all rights reserved; used by permission).
Official State Mineral of Rhode Island
Rhode Island designated bowenite as the official state mineral in 1966. Bowenite is closely related to jade and can be considered a semi-precious gemstone.
Bowenite is found in northern Rhode Island, first discovered by geologist George Bowen in the early 1800's. All State Minerals - All State Gemstones
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