Hawaii State Gem: Black coral

Hawaii's state gem is black coral, adopted in 1987.

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State gem: Black coral

Adopted:: 1987
Law:: HRS § 5-15; L 1987, c 9

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What is the state gem of Hawaii?

Hawaii's state gem is black coral, adopted in 1987 (HRS § 5-15; L 1987, c 9).

Sources

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Hawaii Revised Statutes § 5-15, State gem — Hawaii State Legislature (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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