Petoskey stones are found in the Gravel Point Formation of the Traverse Group. They are fragments of a coral reef that was originally deposited during the Devonian period, about 350 million years ago. When dry the stone resembles ordinary limestone but when wet or polished using lapidary techniques, the distinctive mottled pattern of the fossil emerges. It is sometimes made into decorative objects. Other forms of fossilized coral are also found in the same location.
In 1965, it was named the state stone of Michigan.
The name comes from an Ottawa Indian Chief, Chief Pet-O-Sega. The city of Petoskey, Michigan, is also named after him, and is the center of the area where the stones are found. The stones are commonly found on beaches and in sand dunes.
According to legend, Petosegay was the child of a descendant of French nobleman and fur trader, Antoine Carre and an Ottawa princess. Petosegay, meaning "rising sun" "rays of dawn" or "sunbeams of promise", was named after the rays of sun that fell upon his newborn face. In keeping with his promising name, Petosegay was a wealthy fur trader who gained much land and acclaim for himself and his tribe. He was remarked upon to have a striking and appealing appearance, and spoke English very well. He married another Ottawa, and together they had two daughters and eight sons. In the summer of 1873, a few years before the Chiefs' passing, a city began on his land along the bay of Bear Creek. The settlers christened the newborn city Petoskey, the English translation of Petosegay.
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The pattern on a petoskey stone is a hexagon.
From the state stone...the Petoskey Stone. (I guess)
Petoskey Stone is a type of coral and is fond in Northern Peninsula of Michigan
Petoskey Stone is a type of coral and is fond in Northern Peninsula of Michigan
from weathering
Currently, Petoskey has not been found outside of Michigan.
The Petoskey stone.
The Petoskey Stone is not only a rock, but a fossil as well. These pebble-shaped stones were formed as a result of glaciation. It is the state stone of Michigan and, can be found in places like, Lake Michigan and beaches near it.
When all the contents were together there was shallow water in Michigan so the Petoskey Stone was transferred to Michigan and that's how it supports the continental theory. hope this helps. ;-D
because the gem-isle was cute to them and they chose that rock
Yes, a Petoskey stone is a type of sedimentary rock. It is formed from the remains of ancient coral reefs found in freshwater deposits in Michigan, USA. The stone is composed of fossilized coral, which gives it its distinct pattern.
The address of the Petoskey Public Library is: 500 East Mitchell Street, Petoskey, 49770 2626