OK, so where did this come from?

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Hi guys, and thanks for the help.
I'm aware of the process of glacial deposits, and I'm aware that the upstate NY (southern Quebec) area is a large alluvial plain.
With that said, I have a question that's bugging me.
I was out in the fields, and as expected there's a variety of rocks not normally found in the area. The usual cobble, granite, etc, But this green one stood out, and got me wondering: I've never seen this type of rock other than scattered in the fields. Where did the glaciers pick this up from, to have if dropped in New York State?
 

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Don,t know man,but it,s a pretty rock and kind of unusual looking.Didn,t the glaciers move from North to South in that area.If so might give you an avenue to start at.
 

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I also think its in the quartz family. That stuff isn't found in Canada that I know of. It looks like some kid dropped it. Most of it comes from India.
 

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