The influence of syngenetic hydrothermal silica fluid on organic matter preservation in lower Cambrian Niutitang Formation, South China
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DOI: 10.1016/j.marpetgeo.2021.105098
Abstract: Abstract Early Cambrian shale-chert couplets are widely distributed in South China, within which abundant organisms have been detected. Cherts in early Cambrian are known to be influenced by hydrothermal activity. However, the influence of syngenetic… read more here.
Keywords: silica; silica fluid; syngenetic hydrothermal; hydrothermal silica ... See more keywords
Trace Element Concentrations in Hydrothermal Silica Deposits as a Potential Biosignature.
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DOI: 10.1089/ast.2018.1994
Abstract: Uncovering and understanding the chemical and fossil record of ancient life is crucial to understanding how life arose, evolved, and distributed itself across Earth. Potential signs of ancient life, however, are often challenging to establish… read more here.
Keywords: hydrothermal silica; biosignature; silica deposits; ancient life ... See more keywords