Akilia Greenland Earth's Oldest Marine Sediment [92861]

Akilia Island is home to the Earth's oldest known sedimentary rocks. This metamorphosed supra-crustal sequence has been dated to be over 3.8 billion years old. Akilia Island rocks have altered mafic to ultramafic volcanic flows. The intervening sedimentary layers constitute the best evidence and opportunity for scientists to examine our planet's ancient terrestrial hydrosphere in which both sediments and hydrothermal activity are present. This layer strongly favors a habitat for Earth's most ancient life.

There are several places on our planet where you can find rocks of 3.5 bya. Locations older than this are challenging to find the farther back in "Deep Time" you go, as the crust has experienced extensive geological turnover.

The Hadean Earth contained hellish conditions from at least 4.6 billion years ago (approximate date of Earth's origin) until about four bya. Early bombardment from asteroids, meteorites, and comets, along with residual high heat from its accretion, is just a short list of the conditions from the outset.

Precious few rocks have been left since geologic "Deep Time" for us to examine for traces of early biological life.

Specimen size: 74mm L X 50mm W X 35mm D. Contains quartz, pyroxene, magnetite, and garnet. Weight: 140.8 grams. The third picture is a picture of the back.

This scientific rock specimen ships with information, a Certificate of Authenticity, a tag, and a tag stand. The acrylic base is not included but is readily available. Detailed scientifically published information is also included.

This material was legally obtained in a materials trade with a scientific institution.

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