American Journal of Science · 1970 · 1.7K citations · 0 references
Natural SciencesEarth SciencesGeologyGeochemistryMarine SedimentologySedimentologySediment BiogeochemistrySediment ChemistrySedimentary GeochemistrySedimentary ProcessesSedimentary RocksSulfur CycleElemental Sulfur ChemistryMineral Deposition ProcessesPyrite FormationSedimentary DiagenesisSedimentary Iron GeochemistrySedimentary Mineral FormationSedimentary Sulfur GeochemistrySulfate Reduction
Major stages of formation (bacterial sulfate reduction, formation of Fe monosulfides by reaction of H ~2~ S with Fe minerals, pyrite formation by reaction of Fe monosulfides with elemental sulfur), limiting factors, coastal sediments of central Connecticut