Mozarkite is the Missouri state rock, a red, pink or purple chert, designated in 1967 under statute section 10.045. Read on October 30, 2026.
By the It’s Missouri editorial team. Last reviewed October 30, 2026.
The Details
- The Secretary of State says it comes from Benton County and nearby areas, is about 450 million years old and is sometimes polished into jewelry.
- The name blends “Mo,” “Ozark” and “ite,” per the same page.
What We Could Not Verify
No Missouri State Parks, Conservation Department or Department of Natural Resources page on mozarkite was found, so everything here is from the Secretary of State page.
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Sources
Checked October 30, 2026 by It’s Missouri. Cite this page: It’s Missouri (https://itsmissouri.com/answers/what-is-mozarkite/), checked October 30, 2026. Free to quote with a link.