Jack Hills Oldest Zircon Rock Australia [93 gm ~ 4.4 Ga]

Jack Hills Zircon Rock Metaconglomerate 93 gm

Discover the oldest minerals on Earth with this quartz pebble metaconglomerate features Jack Hills zircons from the renowned Erawondoo Hill location in Western Australia. These zircons, formed during the Hadean Eon, are the oldest minerals on Earth, dating back approximately 4.4 billion years. Highly sought after by museums and collectors, these specimens offer a unique glimpse into Earth’s ancient history.

Key Features

• Ancient Origins: Contains zircons from the Hadean Eon, making them some of the oldest minerals on Earth.
• Premier Location: Sourced from the Erawondoo Hill location in Western Australia, known for its ancient zircon rocks.
• Geological Significance: Comparable in age to the Idiwhaa Tonalitic Gneiss (Acasta Gneiss) of Northwestern Canada.

Why Jack Hills Zircons are Unique

• Durability: Zircon crystals can withstand aggressive deformation events and grow new layers over eons, similar to tree rings.
• Historical Insight: These crystals provide a record of Earth’s tectonic history, revealing geological events spanning hundreds of millions of years.

Specifications

• Size: 72mm L x 59mm W x 8mm D
• Weight: 93 grams
• Appearance: Photos show the front, back, and side. Lightly coated for photography, easily washable with soap.

Included with Purchase

• Certificate of Authenticity
• Tag and Tag Stand
• Information about the Specimen

Educational Value

Teaching Tool: Ideal for educators, geologists, and students, this specimen offers a tangible connection to Earth’s earliest history.

Provenance

Authenticity: Guaranteed authentic, professionally collected, and obtained through a materials trade with a scientific institution.

Add to Jack Hills Zircons to Your Collection

Affordable Price: Own an excellent specimen of Jack Hills Zircon quartz pebble metaconglomerate from the premier Erawondoo Hill location.

Listen to NPR’s Feature on Jack Hills Zircon: NPR Article https://www.opb.org/article/2022/12/29/to-peer-into-earth-s-deep-time-meet-a-hardy-mineral-known-as-the-time-lord/

This scientific material is Guaranteed Authentic. It was professionally and legally collected and arrives with a Certificate of Authenticity.