List of Florida State Symbols - Geology

Geology

Type Symbol Description Year Image Statute
Gem Moonstone Moonstone does not occur in Florida, but after the Apollo 11 mission, in which astronauts launched from Cape Canaveral landed on the moon, the state legislature chose to commemorate the mission by designating the moonstone as the state gemstone. 1970 15.034
Soil Myakka Soil Myakka soil is the most widespread soil in the state. It is unique to Florida. 1989 15.047
Stone Agatized Coral Agatized Coral, which is a form of silicified coral similar to petrified wood, is found in Florida near Tampa Bay and in the Withlacoochee River (Suwannee River) region. It is the only gemstone found in the state. 1979 15.0336

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