Caves phosphate minerals

Martini, J., 1978. Sasaite, a new phosphate mineral from West Driefontein Cave, Trans vaal. South Africa. Mineral. Mag., 42 401—404. 

Mandarino JA, Sturman BD, Corlett MI (1978) Satterlyite, a new hydroxyl-bearing ferrous phosphate from the Big Fish area, Yukon Territory. Can Mineral 16 411-413 Martini JEJ (1978) Sasaite, a new phosphate mineral from West Driefontein Cave, Transvaal, South Africa. Mineral Mag 42 401-404... 

Goldberg, P.S. and Nathan, Y., 1975. The phosphate mineralogy of et-Tabun cave. Mount Carmel, Israel. Mineral. Mag., 40 253—258. 

Inorganic Materials. During petrification, the types of inorganic substances that replace organic substances will depend on the burial environment. Phosphates and silicates have been found in petrified wood from the marine environment, and calcium minerals in samples from terrestrial and cave environments. High iron contents are always associated with shipwrecks. All these impregnates will influence the analytical methods and conservation treatments. 

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