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Garnet in Amphibolite, Adirondack Mountains, New York

Porphyroblast Gallery

The garnet porphyroblasts at Gore Mountain have grown as large as dinner plates in this high-grade amphibolite. Today they support the world's largest garnet mine.
Garnet in amphibolite
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