Official Alabama Gemstone

Star Blue Quartz

The Star Blue Quartz became the state gemstone in 1990. An Alabama
State Senator, Don Hale from Cullman County, proposed the Blue Star Quartz
as the state gemstone in 1990.

A gemstone is a mineral that when cut and polished and can be used in jewelry.

For more information see:

http://www.statehousegirls.net/al/symbols/gemstone/

Source:
Act 90-203, Acts of Alabama, March 29, 1990

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