Sulfur diagenesis in everglades peat and origin of pyrite in coal
The pattern of sulfur transformation in peat across the Everglades basin indicates that pyrite formation in organic-rich swamps depends on the use of organic oxysulfur compounds in dissimilatory respiration by sulfur-reducing bacteria. This paragenesis explains the primary distribution of sulfur compounds in low-sulfur coals and possibly in most coals and many organic-rich soils and sediments. It also accounts for the occurrence of framboidal pyrite bound in fossil tissue in coal and sediments.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1983 |
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Title | Sulfur diagenesis in everglades peat and origin of pyrite in coal |
Authors | Z. S. Altschuler, M. M. Schnepfe, C.C. Silber, F.O. Simon |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Science |
Index ID | 70011298 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |