Missouri became a state in 1821 and since then, various symbols have been selected to identify our unique geology and history. 

Hypsibema missouriensis, state dinosau,r image
State Dinosaur
Parrosaurus missouriensis bones found in Missouri reside in the Smithsonian Institution
Fossilized remains of a crinoid with calyx and stem
State Fossil
The Crinoid is Missouri’s most common fossil
Gray, cubic cleavage specimen of metallic galena with a crystal
State Mineral
Galena is the primary ore of lead
Mozarkite specimen
State Rock
Found only in Missouri, the colorful Mozarkite is a special variety of chert

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