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Exploring Earth’s Ancient History : The Acasta Gneiss
The Acasta Gneiss stands as one of the most compelling subjects in geoscience, offering a unique perspective on the early Earth. This ancient rock formation, located in the Northwest Territories of Canada, is a key to unlocking the mysteries of our planet’s formative years. Crystal World Founder and Geologist Tom Kapitany undertook a field trip in 2017 to collect museum specimens. ( see field notes and photos at the bottom of this post) Shop Acasta Gneiss Here Here’s an exploration into the significance of the Acasta Gneiss and what it reveals about the Earth’s geological history. The Acasta...
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