Oldest Known Rock on Earth Discovered (2 of 2) (IMAGE)

U.S. National Science Foundation

Oldest Known Rock on Earth Discovered (2 of 2)

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Earth's oldest known rock is composed of the mineral amphibole, which contains abundant garnet, seen as large round "spots" in the rock.

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Jonathan O'Neil

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