Cumberlandite, Bowenite & Garnet Rocks For Sale

BOWENITE & CUMBERLANDITE --------------FOR SALE--------------

Cumberlandite-Official State Rock of Rhode Island, was formed over 1.5 Billion years ago when a small volcano erupted and 24 different minerals mixed togeather.

These extremely rare rocks were deemed sacred by the Nipmuck Indians and were used to make cannons, weapons and farm tool during the Revolutionary War period.

Cumberlandite was also used in the siege of Louisberg in 1745. It has been reported to

be used as early as 1703, when it was mixed with iron ore from Cranston, Rhode Island.

It is found only in one place in the entire world = Cumberland, R.I. 02864 on Iron Mine

Hill. This is an extremely rare and unique stone and has significant historical and

geological interest. Attraction to a magnet can be used for positive identification. This very special rock was originally named Rhodose but was renamed Cumberlandite in

1966. It also has great geological and historical significance therefore it was officially adopted as the official state rock of Rhode Island by resolution #268.

Bowenite-Official State Mineral of Rhode Island, A variety of chrysotile serpentine that is massive shaped and composed of densely packed colorless fibers. Found in Northern Rhode Island, around the Conklin Lime Quarry. It was officially established as the state mineral in 1966 by Resolution No. 268. This is the same year and resolution number that designated the state rock as CUMBERLANDITE. Bowenite was named after the famous Rhode Island geologist George Bowen, who discovered and analyzed it in the year 1822. Therefore it was named Bowenite in his honor. Bowenite is a very close relative of Jade and is considered a semi-precious stone. It is found in association with limestone and is a serpentine stone. It comes in a array of different colors which include; light yellow,canary yellow, light and dark green, brown, blue and gray.

R.I. Red Garnets in Riverbedding Rocks -THESE ARE ABSOLUTELY THE RAREST ROCKS AVAILABLE ANYWHERE ON THE W.W.W.!!!

100% REAL RED GARNETS AND MICA SCHISTS IN GREENISH COLORED RIVER BEDDING ROCKS

My son Joshua and I made an unbelievable rare discovery of an ancient hidden underground river bedding with 100% real and natural deep red Garnets and Mica Schist filled inside and outside of greenish colored river bed rocks in Rhode Island. These are extremely rare and a once in a life time opportunity to add to any collection. These are a must have for any rock, gem, mineral or fossil collector. These are really nice specimens and everyone loves the quality of these gems and stones. Check out all of my very positive feedback at eBay, Amazon and Yahoo to name a few.

Purple Garnets in Mica Schists -These Purple Purple Garnets are in silvery colored mica schists

100% of All proceeds go into my sons college fund.

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