Sedimentary pyrite formation

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Abstract

Major stages of formation (bacterial sulfate reduction, formation of Fe monosulfides by reaction of H ~2~ S with Fe minerals, pyrite formation by reaction of Fe monosulfides with elemental sulfur), limiting factors, coastal sediments of central Connecticut

Topics & Keywords

Minerals Flotation and Separation Techniques Mine drainage and remediation techniques

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Life below water

Publication Details

Published in: American Journal of Science

Volume 268, Issue 1, pp. 1-23

DOI: 10.2475/ajs.268.1.1

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