Object 989.092.001

Acasta gneiss

Acasta gneiss

This specimen is a slice from an outcrop of Acasta River gneiss that dates at 3.962 billion years, the oldest known rock in the world. It is called banded tonalite gneiss.

Object Details
Accession No.989.092.001
Region
LocationAcasta River
Date3.9 billion years old