Greenstones Michigan's Gem stone

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Michigan's Gem Stone

Chlorastrolite or Greenstone for short is the gem stone for Michigan.
It is found in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. It is found on Isle Royale and in the Keeweenaw Peninsula. You will not find a large specimen of this stone. Most are pea size. Not all turn out to be a quality stone. You can go thru many stones to come up with that one that is perfect.

The little known gemstone

Beautiful greenstone pendant set in 14 kt gold mountThe greenstone or chlorastrolite, is Michigan's gem stone. It is found in the Keweenaw Peninsula in the Upper Peninsula. The superior stones were found on Isle Royale. It is very rare and the high quality ones are very hard to come by. When polished it takes a very high shine and makes very nice jewelry.

Check out these nice greenstone pendants

Nice quality pendants with Michigan gem stone

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Grit for tumbling your favorite stones

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Our spring shows for 2012

Michigan Gem & Mineral Society Show
March 16, 17 and 18th, 2012
Fairgrounds Jackson, Michigan
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Indian Mounds Rock & Mineral
Show - April 5, 6, and 7, 2012
Rogers Plaza,
28th St., Grand Rapids, Mi.

Blossomland Gem & Mineral Society Show
April 28 - 29, 2012
Orchard's Mall, 1800 Pipestone Rd. Benton Harbor, Mi.

Kalamazoo Geological & Mineral
Society Show
May 4, 5, 6, 2012
Expo Center (Fairgrounds)

Ohio Gem and Mineral Shows Spring 2012

The Stateline Gem & Mineral Show
June 1, 2 and 3, 2012
Fulton Co. Fairgrounds,
Wauseon, Ohio

Richland Lithic & Lapidary Show
June 9 and 10, 2012
Richland Co. Fairgrounds
Mansfield, Ohio

Fall 2012 shows

Gem and Mineral Shows - Fall of 2012

Tulip City Gem & Mineral Show
Sept. 14, 15 and 16, 2012
Civic Center, Holland, Mi.

Flint Rock and Gem Club Show
Oct. 20 and 21, 2012
Carter Middle School
Clio, Michigan

Central Michigan Lapidary and Mineral Society Show
Oct. 26, 27, 28, 2012
Main Arena, Ingham Co. Fairgrounds,
Mason, Michigan

Turtle back Gemstone

The greenstone is said to resemble a turtle's back as the pattern resembles a turtle's back. The Petoskey stone is also said to resemble the turtle's back.
They each have a cell-like feature.

Greenstones on our webpage

Nice Sterling Silver Ring with greenstone settingWe have some greenstones for sale on our website. Click on the photo and it will take you to our website.

CHLORASTROLITE

A nice little article on this wonderful little gemstone.
CHLORASTROLITE
A nice little article on this wonderful little gemstone. It may be small, but it is a beautiful gem. Just gaze at the pictures of this stone.

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Rock and Mineral magazines

You will find lots of information on rocks and minerals in the Lapidary Journal and Rocks and Gem.
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