Iron minerals in surface environments

Biomineralization processes of iron and manganese. Modern and ancient environments

Auteurs :
SCHWERTMANN, U.
FITZPATRICK, R.W.
SKINNER, H.C.

Description :
This chapter provides a brief overview of the major Fe minerals occurring in earth surface environments where organisms are likely to participate in mineral formation. Microbiological activity is known to cause both the dissolution and the precipitation of Fe minerals. Examples illustrate the diverse interactions between the formation of Fe minerals and the biosphere, the results of which are frequently manifested in colorful soils and sediments around the world.


Type de document :
Article de monographie

Source :
Catena. Supplement (Giessen), issn : 0722-0723, 1992, n°. 21, p. 7-30, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 71 réf.

Date :
1992

Editeur :
Pays édition : Allemagne, Cremlingen, Catena-Verlag Rohdenburg