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There is some debate among experts, but it is generally accepted that the Precambrian lasted from 3.9 to 4 billion years. This time period is made up of three eras which are the Paleoproterozoic, the Mesoproterozoic, and the Neoproterozoic era.

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The Precambrian accounts for 88% of geologic time. It spans the time from Earth's formation about 4600 million years ago to the beginning of the Cambrian Period, about 541 million years ago.

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What is the mineral composition of precambrian?

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Why is the shield also referred to as the Precambrian Shield?

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