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Petoskey Stone

Name:Named after an Ottawa Indian Chief, Chief Pet-O-Sega.


A fossilised (calcite) coral from Devonian (350my ago) - Hexagonaria Percarinata. Designated state stone in 1965.


Classification of Petoskey Stone

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    Localities for Petoskey Stone

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    Canada
     
    • Québec
      • Capitale-Nationale
        • Charlevoix RCM
          • Saint-Urbain
    Gems and Minerals of America- Jay Ellis Ransom-1974
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    • Michigan
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      • Emmet Co.
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