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Which stable element is used to determine the age of volcano rock ​

Which stable element is used to determine the age of volcano rock ​
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Which stable element is used to determine the age of volcano rock
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the stable element is argon
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One of the most common methods to date volcanic rocks uses potassium (radioactive parent) and argon (stable daughter). Potassium is an element found in many minerals and rocks, and it normally has an atomic mass of 39.
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