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Geology 103A Sedimentology and Stratigraphy Tim Horner Geology Department, CSU Sacramento

Explore the chemical composition, crystal systems, and biological effects of common carbonate minerals like calcite and aragonite. Learn about carbonate equilibrium in oceans and the impact of Mg on calcite deposition.

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Geology 103A Sedimentology and Stratigraphy Tim Horner Geology Department, CSU Sacramento

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  1. SACRAMENTO STATE Geology 103ASedimentology and StratigraphyTim HornerGeology Department, CSU Sacramento Lecture #20: Carbonate composition and stability Reading assignments: Boggs, 5th ed., pp. 147-154

  2. Common carbonate minerals and their crystal systems From Boggs, Principles of Sedimentology and Stratigraphy, 3rd edition.

  3. Calcite vs. aragonite seas in the geologic record Mg may have inhibited Calcite deposition From Boggs, Principles of Sedimentology and Stratigraphy, 5th edition, p. 150

  4. Chemical composition of carbonates From Boggs, Principles of Sedimentology and Stratigraphy, 3rd edition.

  5. Biological effects on calcite formation From Boggs, Principles of Sedimentology and Stratigraphy, 5th edition, p. 150

  6. Carbonate compensation depth http://geol.umd/edu http://web.calstatela.edu/

  7. Carbonate in the World’s oceans Figure is from:http://wps.prenhall.com/esm_thurman_essofocean_8/0,9371,1478543-,00.html

  8. Carbonate equilibria in the world's oceans

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