Abstract
To understand the mechanism of organic matter enrichment in the organic-rich intervals of the Cryogenian non-glacial strata, we report high-resolution geochemical data of the well-developed non-glacial Datangpo Formation at a section in the southeastern margin of the Yangtze Block, including iron (Fe) speciation, sulfur and organic carbon isotopic compositions and elemental contents. The organic-rich intervals are mainly distributed in the basal manganese (Mn) carbonate and Mn-bearing shales (intervalⅠ), and overlying black shales (intervalⅡ). The paleo-redox reconstruction shows a transition from ferruginous-dominated watermass during deposition of the IntervalⅠto euxinic-dominated watermass during deposition of the IntervalⅡ, which provides good conditions for the preservation of organic matter. A variety of geochemical indicators demonstrate that during deposition of the IntervalⅠ, elevated primary productivity in the surface water driven by hydrothermal activities and improved post-glacial basinal watermass exchange, coupled with some organic carbon influx from the dissolved organic carbon reservoir, collectively promoted the enrichment of organic matter. For the interval Ⅱ, enhanced chemical weathering accompanied by persistently warm climatic conditions exerted a major control on the organic matter enrichment by importing abundant nutrients, resulting in enhanced surface-water primary productivity. In addition, favorable sedimentation rates also made positive contributions to the organic-rich black shales in the intervalⅡ. Based on a combined analysis of paleoclimates, hydrological conditions and hydrothermal activities, this study puts forward organic matter enrichment models for the organic-rich intervals deposited during the Cryogenian non-glacial period.
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