The aerobic diagenesis of Mesoproterozoic organic matter
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-31378-6
Abstract: The Xiamaling Formation in the North China Block contains a well-preserved 1400 Ma sedimentary sequence with a low degree of thermal maturity. Previous studies have confirmed the dynamic and complex nature of this evolving marine setting,… read more here.
Keywords: xiamaling formation; minimum zone; rearranged hopanes; diagenesis ... See more keywords
Ferruginous seawater facilitates the transformation of glauconite to chamosite: An example from the Mesoproterozoic Xiamaling Formation of North China
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DOI: 10.2138/am-2017-6136
Abstract: Abstract Berthierine and chamosite are iron-rich clay minerals that share similar chemical compositions. Berthierine forms at low temperature (25–45 °C) during early diagenesis and may transfer to chamosite at temperatures of ≥70 °C. Because the… read more here.
Keywords: xiamaling formation; chamosite; seawater; iron rich ... See more keywords