Abstract
The Pedra de Fogo Formation dated from the early Permian (approximately 280 Mya), belongs to the sedimentary Parnaíba Basin, located in the northeastern region of Brazil. It is recognized by their well preserved plant fossil contents and it is notable for having several fossilized trunks in the life position. This study presents physical and/or chemical properties of the fossilized plants through vibrational spectroscopies, SEM/EDS spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction techniques. Specimens from different localities were selected for the purpose of identifying and characterizing compounds related to the fossilized materials. These different techniques allowed obtaining information from the molecular spectra in organic and inorganic substances, which are present in these stated fossils and in the atomic elements, as well as the crystalline phases. Based on the results duly obtained, we were able to identify the presence of silica and confirm that the dominant process of the fossilized specimens investigated has occurred through quartz silicification with the contribution of persistence from amorphous carbon.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
