Closure temperature

Noun

Definitions

1.NounThe temperature, of a mineral, etc., below which there is no significant diffusion of isotopes into the external environment; the temperature of said mineral at the time it was formed (as calculated by radiometric dating).

Synonyms

geophase induration geochronometer ultrametamorphosis metamorphism metamorphic inclusion restite type locality crystallogenesis cryert chloritization

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