Anomalous supply of bioessential molybdenum in mid-Proterozoic surface environments

Parnell, J. and Lindgren, P. (2016) Anomalous supply of bioessential molybdenum in mid-Proterozoic surface environments. Precambrian Research, 275, pp. 100-104. (doi: 10.1016/j.precamres.2015.12.016)

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Abstract

Granites aged 1.9 Ga to 1.5 Ga exhibit molybdenite mineralization globally. Sandstones deposited during the mid-Proterozoic have a provenance dominated by 1.9–1.7 Ga basement. The mid-Proterozoic surface environment was, consequently, receiving detritus from the molybdenum-rich granites. Thus there was a supply of molybdenum available in terrestrial or shallow marine environments at a time when molybdenum was required to support the evolution of multicellular life.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Lindgren, Dr Paula
Authors: Parnell, J., and Lindgren, P.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Geographical and Earth Sciences
Journal Name:Precambrian Research
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:0301-9268
ISSN (Online):1872-7433

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