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At the center of each polyp, on a Petoskey stone, was the mouth that contained tentacles that reached out for food. The hexagon shape of each cell and thin lines radiating out from the dark “eye” in ...

What makes lapis jewelry so special isn’t simply its appearance. It contains a sense of mystery and power. The stone has long been related to know-how, truth, and safety.

PETOSKEY — On June 28, 1965, Gov. George Romney signed a bill naming the Petoskey stone as Michigan's official state stone. The stone, which is actually fossilized coral, remains one of Michigan ...