Vermont Rock Candles

This is the famous Emerald Schist (Quarried in Waitsfield VT). As it turns out... Emerald schist is a metamorphic rock that has fused with a chloride to give it its green color. Metamorphic refers to a rock mass that was altered over time in composition, texture or structure as a result of great heat and pressure. But the cool thing is that these rocks may have morphed from what was once volcanic lava.That's right. Ancient Vermont lava. By the way... The island of Montreal is actually an extinct volcano, and it's only about two hours drive from Burlington... Not so hard to believe the lava story now eh