I think it's New York.
Minnesota's state mineral is iron ore.
Minnesota is known to have the largest iron ore deposits in the United States, particularly in the Mesabi Iron Range. The state's iron ore is mainly used in steel production.
Minnesota gained statehood in 1858 it became the 32nd US state. The state was rich in iron ore.
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The state "gem" in the Lake Superior Agate. I am not sure there is a "Sate mineral" though iron ore has played a major role in Minnesota's history and economy due to the Iron Range in the Northern part of the state.
There are many important industries in Minnesota, one industry is iron-ore mining. Minnesota supplies 70% of all the iron ore produced in the United States. If you drive an American car, it probably has steel in it that was made from Minnesota iron ore.
Minerals in Minnesota are primarily found in the northeastern part of the state, particularly in the Iron Range region, which is rich in iron ore deposits. Additionally, the state has significant reserves of other minerals, such as copper, nickel, and precious metals, concentrated in areas like the Duluth Complex. Other mineral resources, including granite and silica sand, can be found throughout the state. Overall, Minnesota is known for its diverse mineral wealth, contributing to both local economies and mining industries.
Minnesota. On the Cuyuna, Vermillion, Gunflint, and Mesabi ranges. This I know because I'm from the area.
Minnesota produces about 70-percent of the iron ore in the United States. Michigan produces the bulk of the other 25-percent. Minnesota produces approximately 40-million tons of iron ore annually.
The Mesabi Iron Range is in the Northeastern part of the state of Minnesota. Cities like Viriginia, and Hibbing are near the Iron Range. The Iron range is near Lake Superior and iron ore mined there is often shipped from Lake Superior port cities like Duluth over great lake water ways to steel plants.
Minnesota led the world in the mining of iron ore.