Geochemistry, sedimentary

In attempting to synthesize such a field as the sedimentary geochemistry of carbonates, we have undoubtedly missed a number of references and slighted a part of the field of study, and we apologize for the pertinent work not cited and for the topical "holes" in our text. 

Sedimentary geochemistry. The aqueous phase dominates weathering, leaching, transportation, and precipitation processes in the sedimentary cycle. The behaviour of transition metal ions to chemical attack depends on the relative stabilities of hydrated and complex ions in solution and bonded cations in crystal structures. The break-down of minerals and leaching of ions takes place through substitution reactions, which depend on kinetic and mechanistic fac-... 

Calvert S. E. (1983) Sedimentary geochemistry of silicon. In Silicon Geochemistry and Biogeochemistry (ed. S. R. Aston). Academic Press, London, pp. 143-186. 

Calvert S. E. and Pedersen T. F. (1996) Sedimentary geochemistry of manganese implications for the environment of formation of manganiferous black shales. Econ. Geol. 91, 36-47. 

Experimental investigations of pyrite formation provide important constraints on sedimentary geochemistry. Beginning with the pioneering work of Allen et al. (1912) and later that of Berner (1962, 1964b,c), the formation of pyrite at Earth surface conditions has been the subject of a number of detailed laboratory studies. Much of the earlier literature is reviewed by Morse et al. (1987). These laboratory investigations have resulted in the recognition of several potential mechanisms for formation of pyrite at T < 100 °C. All these mechanisms involve redox reactions because the ultimate source of sulfur in pyrite, H2S, is more reduced than the disulhde in pyrite. These redox reactions include ... 

Curtis, C.D., 1977. Sedimentary geochemistry environments and processes dominated by involvement of an aqueous phase. Phil. Trans. R. Soc. London, Ser. A, 286 235—237. 

Crerar, D.A., Cormick, R.K. and Barnes, H.L., 1972. Organic controls on the sedimentary geochemistry of manganese. Acta Mineral. Petrogr., Szeged, 20 217—226. 

Morse, J.W., 2002. Sedimentary geochemistry of the carbonate and sulphide systems and their potential influence on toxic metal bioavailability. In. Gian-guzza, A., Pelizzetti, E. and Sammartano, S. (eds). Chemistry of Marine Water and Sediments. Springer, pp. 165-189. 

Cordell RJ (1972) Depths of oil origin and primary migration a review and critique. American Association of Petroleum Geologist Bulletin 56 2029-2067 Curtis CD (1977) Sedimentary geochemistry environments and processes dominated by involvement of an aqueous phase. Phil Trans R Soc London (A)286 353-372 Curtis CD (1983) Link between aluminium mobility and destruction of secondary porosity. Bull Am Assoc Petrol Geol 67 380-393... 

Fleet AJ., 1984, Aqueous and sedimentary geochemistry of the rare earth elements. In Henderson P. (ed.),./ ore earth element geochemistry. Elsevier, pp, 343-373. 

Fleet, A.J., 1984, Aqueous and Sedimentary Geochemistry of the Rare Earth Elements, in Rare Earth Element Geochemistry, ed. P. Henderson (Elsevier, Amsterdam) pp. 343-373. 

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