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Radiometric Date of Granite
The age of granite can be determined using radiometric dating. Explain the basis for the determination of a 228 U-Pb radiometric date of 1120 Ma for a granite.
This solution involves an explanation of radiometric dating and is then applied to a sample of granite. There is an equation provided as a pdf. attachment and is fully explained.
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