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 |
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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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