Amethyst crystals and a Quartz Septor from locations in Georgia.
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After several years of discussion, in 1976, the Georgia Legislature finally decided upon Quarts as the Official gemstone for Georgia. Quartz is a very common material found all over the State of Georgia as well as most of the Uniited States. Georgia Quarts comes in a wide variety of colors. The resolution making Quartz the State gemstone also cited two particular forms of Quartz: the Amethyst, which is mostly used in jewelry, and Clear Quartz, which, when faceted, resembles the Diamond and the septor variety is used in decorations.
After several years of discussion, in 1976, the Georgia Legislature finally decided upon Quarts as the Official gemstone for Georgia. Quartz is a very common material found all over the State of Georgia as well as most of the Uniited States. Georgia Quarts comes in a wide variety of colors. The resolution making Quartz the State gemstone also cited two particular forms of Quartz: the Amethyst, which is mostly used in jewelry, and Clear Quartz, which, when faceted, resembles the Diamond and the septor variety is used in decorations.
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Citrine and Amethyst along with some Smoky Quartz are found quite often by rockhounds, but the clear quartz is by far the most abundant. Since Quartz is found all over the state, there is no one particular location that stands out, but most say the mountain regions are the best place to find good specimens.
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Although Alabama and New Hampshire also named Quartz as their State gemstone, specific varieties were selected. Several other states have also named Quartz as their official state mineral.
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