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How Old Is the Oldest Known Mineral, a Zircon Crystal

Question 64

Question 64

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How old is the oldest known mineral, a zircon crystal, on Earth?


A) 13.7 billion years old
B) 4.6 billion years old
C) 4.4 billion years old
D) 2.657 billion years old

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