RocksdayOklahoma State Rock: Barite rose (rose rock)
Oklahoma's state rock is the barite rose (rose rock), adopted in 1968. Oklahoma's state crystal is the hourglass selenite crystal, adopted in 2005. Oklahoma's state fossil is Saurophaganax maximus.
Symbol names and dates are taken from primary state sources linked below. Informal or proposed symbols are not listed unless adopted.
State rock: Barite rose (rose rock)
- Adopted:
- 1968
- Law:
- 25 O.S. § 98.1; Laws 1968, c. 140
- Variety:
- barite rose
It is a variety of barite. Barite is a mineral (BaSO₄) with a Mohs hardness of 3–3.5 and a vitreous to pearly luster, usually white, colorless, blue, yellow or brown.
State crystal: Hourglass selenite crystal
- Adopted:
- 2005
- Law:
- 25 O.S. § 98.8; Laws 2005, c. 14
- Variety:
- hourglass selenite
It is a variety of selenite. Selenite is a mineral (CaSO₄·2H₂O) with a Mohs hardness of 2 and a vitreous to pearly luster, usually colorless, white, gray or brown.
Often confused with: Calcite, Desert Rose, Gypsum
State fossil: Saurophaganax maximus
- Law:
- 25 O.S. § 98.6
Oklahoma state symbols FAQ
What is the state rock of Oklahoma?
Oklahoma's state rock is the barite rose (rose rock), adopted in 1968 (25 O.S. § 98.1; Laws 1968, c. 140).
What is the state crystal of Oklahoma?
Oklahoma's state crystal is the hourglass selenite crystal, adopted in 2005 (25 O.S. § 98.8; Laws 2005, c. 14).
What is the state fossil of Oklahoma?
Oklahoma's state fossil is Saurophaganax maximus (25 O.S. § 98.6).
Sources
We cite primary sources (statutes, state government pages, federal regulations, and land-manager sites). Third-party listicles are not used as citations.
- Oklahoma Statutes Title 25 (§ 25-98.1 rock, § 25-98.6 fossil, § 25-98.8 crystal) — Oklahoma 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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