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Lakesuperioragate
Lake Superior Agate from the Lake Superior region in Northern Minnesota.

The Lake Superior agate is a type of agate stained by iron and found on the shores of Lake Superior. Its wide distribution and iron-rich bands of color reflect the gemstone's geologic history in Minnesota. In 1969 the Lake Superior agate was picked by the Minnesota Legislature as the official state gemstone.

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  • Agat Lake Superior - Duluth, Minnesota, USA.

    Lake Superior Agate - Duluth, Minnesota

  • Agatesuperiorminnesota

    A cabochon of Lake Superior agate

  • Lake Superior Agate Set in 14K

    Lake Superior Agate set in 14k gold

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