Tumbled specimens of Patuxent River Stone
This stone has been cut in half to and illuminated from behind to show the internal structures
Maryland Agate cut and Illuminated

The Patuxent River stone is the state gem (a form of agate) of the U.S. state of Maryland. Since it is found in red and orange this stone could also be referred to as carnelian.[1] It is only found in Maryland and its colors reflect the Maryland State Flag.

The Patuxent River stone became the state gem effective October 1, 2004 through the passage of Chapter 272, Acts of 2004; Code State Government Article, sec. 13-319.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Carnelian". Gemdat. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Patuxent River Stone, Maryland State Gem". Maryland State Archives. February 28, 2005. Retrieved November 30, 2007.
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