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

Kent C. Condie; R. A. Heimlich

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 language	English
Pages (from-to)	209-212
Number of pages	4
Journal	Earth and Planetary Science Letters
Volume	6
Issue number	3
Publication status	Published - Jun 1969
Externally published	Yes

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