Revisiting geochemical controls on patterns of carbonate deposition through the lens of multiple pathways to mineralization†
Abstract
The carbonate sedimentary record contains diverse compositions and textures that reflect the evolution of oceans and atmospheres through geological time. Efforts to reconstruct paleoenvironmental conditions from these deposits continue to be hindered by the need for process-based models that can explain observed shifts in carbonate chemistry and form. Traditional interpretations assume
- This article is part of the themed collection: Crystallisation – A Biological Perspective