Jättesten, Glacial formation in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Jättesten is a massive boulder of granite in Gothenburg that rises from the ground with naturally exposed rock surfaces. The formation shows visible texture patterns created over millions of years of geological change.
This granite formation was created about 2.5 billion years ago and is among the oldest rocks in the region. It remains a remnant from a time when intense heat and pressure beneath the earth's surface transformed stone.
Local geological studies at Jättesten contribute to scientific understanding of Sweden's bedrock composition and its relationship to regional mineral deposits.
The site is accessible year-round and you can freely explore the rock surface. It is best visited during daylight hours when natural light reveals the details of the stone clearly.
The surface displays different types of minerals and crystal patterns that formed under the pressure of shifting landmasses. For visitors it is striking to see these small details up close and realize how immense forces shaped the material over time.
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