Oldest Rocks Ever Discovered

15 JAN 2024 Credit: Google Images

Isua Greenstone Belt

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Acasta Gneiss

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Alan Hills 84001

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Genesis Rock

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Nuvvuagittuq Greenstone Belt

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Jack Hills Zircon

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Lunar Sample 67215

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