Rhyacian (2300 Ma)

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Representation and status

Color CMYK
0/65/20/0
Color RGB
R: 247 G: 91 B: 137
Rank
chronostratigraphy
Validity
Unit is in Use
Status
valid

Nomenclature

Deutsch
Rhyacium
Français
Rhyacien
Italiano
Rhyaciano
English
Rhyacian (2300 Ma)
Origin of the Name

From rhýax (Greek), meaning "stream of lava".

Hierarchy and sequence

Units at roof

Age

Age at top
  • Paleoproterozoic (= Early Proterozoic)
Age at base
  • Paleoproterozoic (= Early Proterozoic)
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