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20 Interesting Rocks That Have Extraordinary Patterns

6. Gneiss, a metamorphic rock formed from rocks like granite and sandstone

20 Interesting Rocks That Have Extraordinary Patterns

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7. Blairmorite, a rare porphyritic volcanic igneous rock found in Blairmore, Alberta, Canada

20 Interesting Rocks That Have Extraordinary Patterns

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8. Diorite, an igneous rock found in volcano arcs near mountain ranges

20 Interesting Rocks That Have Extraordinary Patterns

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9. Banded Hornfels, used in Northern England as whetstones, for sharpening tools

20 Interesting Rocks That Have Extraordinary Patterns

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10. Migmatite, formed from worn down metamorphic rocks and eroded mountain bases

20 Interesting Rocks That Have Extraordinary Patterns

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