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A Close-Up of Granodiorite

A Close-Up of Granodiorite

This close-up shows the surface of a large chunk of granodiorite. The lighter parts are quartz, and feldspar. The darker parts are biotite mica.
Galleries: Grainy Texture, Rock Specimens, Yosemite National Park
Keywords: biotite mica, feldspar, granodiorite, hetch hetchy valley, igneous rocks, quartz, yosemite national park
Photo Location: Yosemite National Park, California
Photographer: Dr. Roy Winkelman
Date of Photo: 07/09/2011
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Original Dimensions: 5616×3744
Picture Orientation: Landscape
GPS Coordinates: 37°46'14.15"N 119°30'38.78"W
Picture Number: 12700