RocksdayNew Hampshire State Rock, Mineral & Gem: Granite, Beryl, Smoky quartz
New Hampshire's state rock is granite, adopted in 1985. New Hampshire's state mineral is beryl, adopted in 1985. New Hampshire's state gem is smoky quartz.
Symbol names and dates are taken from primary state sources linked below. Informal or proposed symbols are not listed unless adopted.
State rock: Granite
- Adopted:
- 1985
- Law:
- RSA 3:13
Granite is an igneous rock with a Mohs hardness of about 6–7 and a granular, sparkly luster, usually pink, gray, white or black.
Often confused with: Arkose, Diorite, Gneiss
Also an official symbol of: Massachusetts, North Carolina, South Carolina, Vermont, Wisconsin
State mineral: Beryl
- Adopted:
- 1985
- Law:
- RSA 3:14
Beryl is a mineral (Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈) with a Mohs hardness of 7.5–8 and a vitreous luster, usually green, blue, pink or yellow.
Often confused with: Apatite, Chrysoberyl, Goshenite
State gem: Smoky quartz
- Law:
- RSA 3:15
Smoky quartz is a mineral (SiO₂) with a Mohs hardness of 7 and a vitreous luster, usually brown, gray or black.
New Hampshire state symbols FAQ
What is the state rock of New Hampshire?
New Hampshire's state rock is granite, adopted in 1985 (RSA 3:13).
What is the state mineral of New Hampshire?
New Hampshire's state mineral is beryl, adopted in 1985 (RSA 3:14).
What is the state gem of New Hampshire?
New Hampshire's state gem is smoky quartz (RSA 3:15).
Sources
We cite primary sources (statutes, state government pages, federal regulations, and land-manager sites). Third-party listicles are not used as citations.
- New Hampshire RSA chapter 3, State emblems (3:13 rock, 3:14 mineral, 3:15 gem) — New Hampshire General Court (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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