Notes on the origin of inertinite macerals in coals: Observations on the importance of fungi in the origin of macrinite
Macrinite is a, generally, rare inertinite maceral, often incorporating remnants and fragments of other macerals, including vitrinite, liptinite, and other inertinite. The associated inertinites include multiple forms of funginite. Funginite is also commonly found in association with vitrinite of slightly elevated reflectance and with degraded varieties of vitrinite. Together with the highly degraded macrinite, the latter two associations are here inferred to be part of a continuum of fungal and microbial degradation of peat. In any case, the origin of some macrinite is potentially distinct from that of inertinite generated by fire. ?? 2009 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Publication Year | 2009 |
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Title | Notes on the origin of inertinite macerals in coals: Observations on the importance of fungi in the origin of macrinite |
DOI | 10.1016/j.coal.2009.08.006 |
Authors | J.C. Hower, J.M.K. O'Keefe, M.A. Watt, T.J. Pratt, C.F. Eble, J.D. Stucker, A.R. Richardson, I.J. Kostova |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | International Journal of Coal Geology |
Index ID | 70037164 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |