New HampshireGeological Survey

Rock: Granite

Gemstone: Smoky Quartz

Mineral: Beryl

New Hampshire’s Rock, Gemstone, and Mineral

Most states have chosen a state rock, gem and mineral. As the Granite State, New Hampshire’s choice of a rock is obvious. The mineral Beryl is rather rare and has been mined in NH as a source for the strategically important metal Beryllium. Gemstones cut from our superb Smoky Quartz are beautiful.

New Hampshire Geological SurveyN.H. Department of Environmental Services

29 Hazen Drive | Concord, NH 03301(603)271-3503

http://des.nh.gov/organization/commissioner/gsu/index.htm

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