Why Is Idaho Called the Gem State?
History · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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Idaho earned the nickname "The Gem State" due to its rich variety of natural resources, including precious and semi-precious gemstones. The state boasts a wide array of gems such as star garnets, opals, jasper and various forms of agate, among others. The abundance and diversity of these gemstones found within the state's borders led to the nickname "The Gem State."