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World’s oldest mineral found in Australia
A zircon mineral from WA is the oldest known matter in the world, confirming that Earth is 4.4b years old, scientists say.
A zircon mineral from WA is the oldest known matter in the world, confirming that Earth is 4.4b years old, scientists say.
Fossicking has a long history in Australia, and travellers still try their luck at striking it rich.