Precious and Semi-Precious Stones play a significant
role in my life, mainly because they are from the Creator. While on vacation this summer
in Oklahoma, I heard about the Rose Rocks. I could not rest until I had seen
one. I was in amazement when I saw the Rose Rock for the first time. Joseph
G. Stine and Nancy A. Stine wrote a book entitled, "The Rose Rock of
Oklahoma" which gives information on this beautiful rock formed in the
earth into the shape of a rose. They are reddish because of the iron
oxide in the sand. According to the Joe and Nancy Stine the Barite Rose
of Oklahoma can be found in a narrow vertical strip in the center of the state
running North and South. The primary source is in Noble, Oklahoma, East of
Norman, Oklahoma. I am pleased to say that my fiancé and I went
digging for Rose Rock in the location mentioned, even though it was over 100
degrees, we were very successful in obtaining an ample amount of fully formed
Rose Rocks.
In the 1800s orders were given to remove the
Cherokees and other Native Americans from Georgia to Oklahoma. Years later,
this journey was called, "The Trail of Tears."
Thousands died on the way, and it is said that as
the blood of the men and tears of the women fell upon the ground, the Rose
Rocks were formed. This of course is said to be a myth.
Dr. David London ConocoPhillips School of
Geology and Geophysics Sarkey Energy Center 810 can also provide
information on the history, geology, the age of the rock, and can tell you why
they grow in Oklahoma.
I left Oklahoma with love for the State Rock, the Rose Rock. I have as much love for the Rose Rock as I do for the
Precious and Semi-Precious Stones; they are gifts from God. There is so much in the world to love
and it keeps expanding.
Please check out the Rose Rocks! They are
awesome.
www.roserockmuseum.com
http://geology.ou.edu/
