Geochemical perspective on origins and consequences of heuweltjie formation in the southwestern cape, South Africa

South African Journal of Geology

Volumn 115, Issue 4, 2012, Pages 577-588

  Midgley, J J ^a   Harris, C ^a   Harington, A ^a   Potts, A J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN   (South Africa)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

CALCIUM; CALCRETE; CONCENTRATION (COMPOSITION); DEPOSITION; DOLOMITE; LIMESTONE; MAGNESIUM; POTASSIUM; SEDIMENT CHEMISTRY; SODIUM;

SOUTH AFRICA;

EID: 84882300831     PISSN: 10120750     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2113/gssajg.115.4.577     Document Type: Article

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