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Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Petrology & Volcanology
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Guto Paiva-Silva

Currently I'm a PhD student at the Federal University of Minas Gerais (Brazil), working on petrochronological constraints to better understand the geodynamic evolution of the Raspas Metamorphic Complex (SW Ecuador). My research interests are mainly in the field of petrochronology of high-grade metamorphic rocks and related areas. Feel free to write to me at gutopaivasilva@gmail.com

THE CHALLENGES OF DATING – GEOLOGISTS’ VERSION (part one)

THE CHALLENGES OF DATING – GEOLOGISTS’ VERSION (part one)

When it comes to dating profiles, minerals can put up a really good face at first. But, as some of the users in dating apps out there, they might not be worthy of a second try, or maybe not even of a first depending on what your intentions are… To help out, we will tackle some of the main minerals used in geochronology, as if they were featured on online dating apps, plus some ‘red flags’ from pre ...[Read More]