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This is a very tricky question, unless certain parameters are given. The oldest rock in the universe, most likely was a lithium-ion. The oldest rocks in our solar system are from the Hadean Era and would include parts of the Moon and most meteorites. The oldest rocks on Earth are from the Archean Era and include some granite, diorite, anorthosite, monzonite, and komatite.
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What is the oldest rock in earth?
Igneous Rock
If a metamorphic rock contains and intrusion of igneous rock which rock is the oldest?
In this scenario, the igneous rock intrusion is the youngest rock, as it formed after the metamorphic rock was already in existence. The metamorphic rock must have been present before the igneous rock intruded into it, making the metamorphic rock the oldest of the two. Thus, the metamorphic rock is the oldest in this context.
What part of the sedimentary of rock is the oldest?
Protolith is a term used to describe the parent rock of a metamorphic rock. Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock that can be composed of clasts of sedimentary, igneous, or metamorphic rocks, or any number of combinations of all.
Some of the oldest rocks ever found have been estimated to be about 3.5 billion years old. Is it likely that these rocks were present when Earth was first formed?
No, rock material is constantly recycled on Earth as rock is melted into magma.
Which layer of rock is the oldest?
The basement is a term sometimes used, and Cratonis another used in a continental context.The Principle of Superposition has it that in a given formation, the top layers are the youngest, and the deeper layers the oldest.
Who was the oldest band ever?
it has got to be the Rolling Stones. I'm not sure though. but I'm talking about rock. the genre.
What is the name for the bottom oldest layer of rock?
The bottom layer of rock in a geologic sequence is usually called the basement layer.
What is the oldest type of moon rock returned by Apollo?
around 4.5 billion years ago.
What is the oldest rock in earth?
Igneous Rock
Where is the oldest rock formation in California?
The oldest rock formation in California is the Acasta Gneiss, located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. This ancient rock is estimated to be around 4 billion years old and is part of the Canadian Shield, which extends into parts of the United States. In California specifically, the oldest rocks can also be found in the area around the Sierra Nevada and are part of the region's complex geological history.
If a metamorphic rock contains and intrusion of igneous rock which rock is the oldest?
In this scenario, the igneous rock intrusion is the youngest rock, as it formed after the metamorphic rock was already in existence. The metamorphic rock must have been present before the igneous rock intruded into it, making the metamorphic rock the oldest of the two. Thus, the metamorphic rock is the oldest in this context.
How old is the oldest rock?
The oldest rock of terrestrial origin (i.e. the whole rock was formed here on Earth at the same time) is the Nuvvuagittuq greenstone in Canada. It has been dates as 4.28 billion years old. The oldest single thing yet found that is known to have been formed on Earth is a zircon crystal which was located in Western Australia within a metamorphic gneiss which was part of the Narryer Gneiss Terrane. It has been dated at 4.404 Ga (4.404 billion years old) however the rock it is in is younger than this. The oldest rock ever found on Earth is actually a meteorite so was not formed here. It is estimated to have an age of around 4.56 billion years so is roughly the same age as the Earth.
What is the answer of the oldest rock?
metaphoric
On the ocean floor where is the oldest rock?
The oldest rock in oceanic crust is that which is found the greatest distance from a mid-ocean-ridge.
Are the rolling stones the oldest living rock band?
Actually AC/DC are the oldest still living rock band
The rock at the bottom of an undisturbed sequence is?
The bottom is oldest. The top is newest. -From bottom to top is the equivalent of oldest to youngest in an undisturbed sequence.
Where would I find the oldest rock on the ocean floor?
The oldest rock on the ocean floor can be found in the central parts of the ocean basins, particularly in regions known as abyssal plains. These rocks are generally around 200 million years old or older.
