Pyrite framboid diameter as a measure of oxygen deficiency in ancient mudrocks

American Journal of Science

Volumn 298, Issue 7, 1998, Pages 537-552

  Wignall, P B ^a   Newton, R ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 0032358041     PISSN: 00029599     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2475/ajs.298.7.537     Document Type: Article

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