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New York State Emblems
New York State Fossil - Eurypterus Remipes
A prehistoric sea scorpion (Eurypterus Remipes) was designated the official state fossil of New York in 1984. Eurypterus Remipes is an extinct relative of the modern king crab and sea scorpion.
This creature lived over 400 million years ago during the Silurian Age and crawled along the bottom of the shallow, brackish sea then covering much of what is now New York state.
Eurypterids are very rare fossils worldwide - New York State is one of only a few places in the world where euryterids can be commonly found.
New York State Gem - Garnet
The wine red garnet was designated the State gem of New York in 1969. Barton Mines in the Adirondack Mountains of New York is the world's largest garnet mine, mining mostly industrial abrasive grade garnet (used for polishing glass and metal), but gemstone quality garnet is found occasionally.
State Shell: Bay scallop (Argopecten irradians)
New York designated the bay scallop (Argopecten irradians) as official state shell in 1988. Adult bay scallops can grow to 3 ½ inches (90 mm) and live in shallow coastal bays and estuaries.
Courtesy State Symbols USAhttp://www.statesymbolsusa.org/symbol-official-item/new-york/state-dinosaur-fossil/eurypterus-remipes
