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Greenstone belt

earth science Maturity 11-13

Some rocks look very green.

Serengeti Orangi Kilimafedha greenstone.jpg
Serengeti Orangi Kilimafedha greenstone.jpg
They can be very long. These rocks hold gold and silver. They help us learn about our Earth. Can you find green rocks?
Archean Greenstone Pillow Lava in Michigan USA 3.jpg
Archean Greenstone Pillow Lava in Michigan USA 3.jpg

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File:Serengeti Orangi Kilimafedha greenstone.jpg
Serengeti Orangi Kilimafedha greenstone.jpg
File:Archean Greenstone Pillow Lava in Michigan USA 3.jpg
Archean Greenstone Pillow Lava in...
File:Temagami greenstone belt pillow lava.jpg
Temagami greenstone belt pillow lava.jpg
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