RocksdayFlorida State Stone & Gem: Moonstone, Agatized coral
Florida's state gem is moonstone, adopted in 1970. Florida's state stone is agatized coral, adopted in 1979.
Symbol names and dates are taken from primary state sources linked below. Informal or proposed symbols are not listed unless adopted.
State gem: Moonstone
- Adopted:
- 1970
- Law:
- Florida Statutes § 15.034; ch. 70-53
Moonstone is a mineral with a Mohs hardness of 6–6.5 and a vitreous to pearly luster, usually white, gray or orange.
Often confused with: Labradorite, Opal
State stone: Agatized coral
- Adopted:
- 1979
- Law:
- Florida Statutes § 15.0336; ch. 79-278
- Variety:
- agatized coral
It is a variety of chalcedony. Chalcedony is a mineral (SiO₂) with a Mohs hardness of 6.5–7 and a waxy luster, usually blue, white or gray.
Often confused with: Agate, Blue Lace Agate, Grape Agate
Also an official symbol of: Nebraska, West Virginia
Florida state symbols FAQ
What is the state gem of Florida?
Florida's state gem is moonstone, adopted in 1970 (Florida Statutes § 15.034; ch. 70-53).
What is the state stone of Florida?
Florida's state stone is agatized coral, adopted in 1979 (Florida Statutes § 15.0336; ch. 79-278).
Does Florida have a state rock?
Not by that name. Florida law names agatized coral as the state stone (1979) and moonstone as the state gem (1970), and has no state rock or state mineral.
Sources
We cite primary sources (statutes, state government pages, federal regulations, and land-manager sites). Third-party listicles are not used as citations.
- Florida Statutes, chapter 15 (§ 15.0336 state stone, § 15.034 state gem) — Florida Senate (accessed 2026-10-24).
Last verified 2026-10-24. Corrections welcome: if a statute has changed, tell us and we'll re-verify.
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