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Oxygen and carbon isotopic composition of limestones and dolomites, Bikini and Eniwetok atolls

January 1, 1966

Aragonitic, unconsolidated sediments from the borings on the Eniwetok and Bikini atolls are isotopically identical with unaltered skeletal fragments, whereas the recrystallized limestones exhibit isotopic variations resulting from alteration in meteoric waters during periods of emergence. Dolomites and associated calcites are enriched in O18, perhaps because of interaction with hypersaline brines.

Publication Year 1966
Title Oxygen and carbon isotopic composition of limestones and dolomites, Bikini and Eniwetok atolls
DOI 10.1126/science.151.3714.1082
Authors M. Grant Gross, Joshua I. Tracey
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Science
Index ID 70010675
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse