State Designations

Use the links below to explore more information about Connecticut's state mineral
and fossil!

• The State Mineral - The Garnet (Almandine garnet)

Explore the CT Garnet Trail: a guide to sights and hikes across the state where you can find the Connecticut state mineral.

• The State Fossil - Eubrontes giganteus

For more information visit: DEEP: Dinosaur State Park & Friends of Dinosaur State Park