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Zircon crystals that helped determine Earth's age
09.03.2026 - 15:53 748 viewed
Zircon Crystals Pinpoint Earth's Age at 4.54 Billion Years

Zircon Crystals: Earth's Ancient Time Capsules Scientists have precisely dated Earth's formation to 4.54 billion years ago by analyzing ancient zircon crystals. These durable minerals, found within the Acasta Gneiss in Canada, preserve a chemical record of the planet's earliest history. The research...

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