Use this geological calculation for a transparent first-pass interpretation of measured rock, soil, fluid, well, stratigraphic, isotopic, geophysical, or seismic data under an explicitly selected model.

176Lu/177Hf #1

176Lu/177Hf of the first point.

176Hf/177Hf #1

176Hf/177Hf of the first point.

176Lu/177Hf #2

176Lu/177Hf of the second point.

176Hf/177Hf #2

176Hf/177Hf of the second point.

Fit a two-point Lu-Hf isochron and convert its slope to an age using the Lu-176 decay constant. The tool evaluates the supplied inputs together and returns the named outputs below; it does not infer omitted operating conditions or change the units shown.^[1]

Slope

Isochron slope in 176Hf/177Hf per unit 176Lu/177Hf.

Initial 176Hf/177Hf

Initial 176Hf/177Hf from the intercept.

Age (yr)

Isochron age in years.

Age (Ma)

Isochron age in millions of years.

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