Jack Hills Oldest Zircon Rock Australia [8.9 lbs ~ 4.4 Ga]
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- JPT-11458
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Giant Jack Hills Zircon Metaconglomerate 9 lbs.
Discover the oldest minerals on Earth with this extra-large Jack Hills metaconglomerate rock specimen from Erawondoo Hill, Western Australia. This unique geological treasure contains zircon crystals dated to approximately 4.4 billion years (Ga), making them the oldest known minerals on our planet.
Geological Significance
Located in the Narryer Gneiss Terrane of the Yilgarn Craton, the Jack Hills region features an 80 km long belt of folded and metamorphosed supracrustal rocks. The zircons from this location are extensively used for reliable U-Pb crystallization age dating, with some zircons dated at ~ 4.4Ga.
These ancient zircons also reveal fascinating insights into Earth’s history. Their oxygen isotopic composition suggests that more than 4.3 billion years ago, there may have been water on Earth’s surface!
Specimen Details
- Size: 233mm L x 238mm W x 49mm D
- Weight: 4.04956 kg (8.9278 lbs or approximately 4,050 grams)
- Ships with: a Certificate of Authenticity, detailed information, tag, tag stand, and wooden stand. The sizing cube is not included.
Elevate Your Collection with this Large Oldest Zircon Rock
Add this spectacular, top-tier Jack Hills metaconglomerate zircon rock to your geological collection and own a piece of Earth’s ancient history.