Rocks older than 4.03 billion years could shed light on Earth's earliest geological history, but they're incredibly rare.

Geologists have long debated whether a stony formation in Canada contains the world’s oldest rocks – new measurements make a compelling case that it does ...

Scientists agreed the rocky outcrops in a remote part of Quebec, Canada, were ancient. But were they really Earth’s oldest?

By confirming the age of these rocks, and that they might just be the oldest rocks on Earth, we’re finally opening the door ...

Scientists have identified what could be the oldest rocks on Earth from a rock formation in Canada. The Nuvvuagittuq Greenstone Belt has long been known for its ancient rocks — plains of streaked gray ...

Canadian scientists found the oldest known rocks on Earth - dating back 4.16 billion years - shedding light on our planet’s ...

However, very little is known about this early chapter in Earth’s history, as rocks and minerals from that time are extremely rare.

Hosted by the East Texas Gem and Mineral Society, the three-day show brings together vendors and guests of all ages to enjoy unique displays of minerals and rocks.

They compared the chemistry of these ancient minerals to that of younger zircons with more definitive origins as a “bridge” to help interpret the different ratios of isotopes, Trail explains.

Rock is a solid mass of minerals that have joined together over time. Rocks are natural and not man-made. There are different types of rocks and the type depends on the minerals that they are made ...

To look for ‘critical minerals’ for renewable energy, Kansas Geological Survey takes a rock sample from thousands of feet underground KU Jul 20, 2024 - 10:00pm ...