Oklahoma designated rose rock (Barite Rose) as the official state rock in 1968. Rose rocks are found in only a few rare places around the globe.
These rocks resemble blooming roses. Barite Rose rocks can be found in clusters with only two roses to as many as hundreds of roses (some clusters weigh hundreds of pounds).
Most rose rocks are 1/2 to 4 inches in diameter and consist of 5 to 20 radiating plates. The largest known single rosette is 17 inches across, 10 inches high, and weighs 125 pounds. Clusters of rosettes 38 inches tall and weighing more than 1,000 pounds have been found.
In Oklahoma, the distinctive red soil colors them in hues ranging from reddish brown to cinnamon – rose rocks are sought after and prized worldwide.An old Cherokee legend says the rocks represent the blood of the braves and tears of the maidens who made the devastating “Trail of Tears” journey in the 1800’s to Oklahoma.
We have a huge variety of stones available, singles, doubles and clusters. If you are looking for something specific, please let us know.