Interpretation of Precambrian K-Ar biotite dates in the bighorn mountains, wyoming

Kent C. Condie*, R. A. Heimlich

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Abstract

The K-Ar age distribution pattern for biotite in the Precambrian core of the Bighorn Range suggests that contours of equal K-Ar mineral age in small geographic areas may represent fossil contours of equal argon retention rather than fossil thermochrons.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)209-212
Number of pages4
JournalEarth and Planetary Science Letters
Volume6
Issue number3
Publication statusPublished - Jun 1969
Externally publishedYes

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