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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