Relacionar Columnas Gem State GemstonesVersión en línea Idaho earned its nickname. "The Gem State" is home to an abundance of rare and valuable rocks, minerals, and gemstones. How well do you know them? To play this game, match the photo with the name and description. por Idaho History 1 Spencer, Idaho is the "Opal Capital of America." The Spencer Mine is a source of PINK OPAL, known for its color, transparency, and high quality. 2 GARNET is the gem in this jewelry made by Boise, Idaho artist Steven Dexter. 3 AMETHYST is the gem in this jewelry made by Boise, Idaho artist Kay Seurat. 4 RHODOCHROSITE is the gem in this jewelry by Boise, ID artist Kay Seurat. 5 One of many types of opal, FIRE OPAL has a distinct red, yellow, and orange color. 6 Also known as fool's gold, PYRITE is an iron sulfide mineral. It's shiny, gold in color, and its crystals form in a cubic structure. 7 GALENA is a lead mineral found in many types of rocks. It is shiny, dark, and it crystallizes in an angular cube formation. 8 Found in many types of rock, VIVIANITE is an iron phosphate mineral. Its crystals commonly grow in prisms parallel to the rock surface. 9 BORNITE is also known as peacock ore due to its color. It is a sulfide mineral found in many types of rock. Look for shades of blue and purple. 10 CHALCEDONY is the gem in this jewelry by Boise, Idaho artist Steven Dexter.