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isochron
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isochron [ˈaɪsəʊˌkrɒn]
n (Earth Sciences / Geological Science)
1. a line on an isotope ratio diagram denoting a suite of rock or mineral samples all formed at the same time. The slope of the line is related to the age of the rock or mineral suite (Earth Sciences / Geological Science)
2. a line or curve on a geological map or cross section (esp of oceanic crust) connecting points of identical age
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Our data from various layers of Bilong Co oil shale do not define isochrons.
Re-Os (ICP-MS) dating of marine oil shale in the Qiangtang basin, ... by Xiugen, Fu; Jian, Wang; Wenjun, Qu; Taizhong, Duan; Andao, Du; Zhengjiang, Wang; Hua, Liu / Oil Shale
use stable isotope data to demonstrate the importance of evaluating chemical and isotopic equilibrium in the interpretation of isotopic mineral isochrons.
Geochronology: Linking the Isotopic record with Petrology and Textures by Davis, W.J. / Geoscience Canada
 
 
 
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