SEM observations on the replacement of Bahaman aragonitic mud by calcite

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Research Article| September 01, 1982 SEM observations on the replacement of Bahaman aragonitic mud by calcite Randolph P. Steinen Randolph P. Steinen 1Department of Geology and Geophysics and Institute of Material Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06268 Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Geology (1982) 10 (9): 471–475. https://doi.org/10.1130/0091-7613(1982)10<471:SOOTRO>2.0.CO;2 Article history first online: 01 Jun 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn MailTo Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Search Site Citation Randolph P. Steinen; SEM observations on the replacement of Bahaman aragonitic mud by calcite. Geology 1982;; 10 (9): 471–475. doi: https://doi.org/10.1130/0091-7613(1982)10<471:SOOTRO>2.0.CO;2 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentBy SocietyGeology Search Advanced Search Abstract Conversion of Holocene aragonitic mud to calcite microspar occurs in fresh pore waters beneath hammocks on the tidal flats of west Andros Island, Bahamas, to a subsurface depth of 2.7 m. The conversion process involves both dissolution of aragonite and precipitation of calcite as a cement in pre-existing pores and displacive calcite crystallization. Neomorphism of aragonite to calcite with preservation of grain shape has not been observed. Resulting diagenetic products are lithified nodules, composed of well-sorted interlocking rhombs of microspar and of stiff, unlithified calcitic aragonite mud. This content is PDF only. Please click on the PDF icon to access. First Page Preview Close Modal You do not have access to this content, please speak to your institutional administrator if you feel you should have access.