Gypsum and dolomite biomineralization in endoevaporitic microbial niche,EMISAL, Fayium,Egypt |
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| Authors: | Mohamed W Ali-Bik Hussein I M Metwally Mohamed G Kamel Ashraf M A Wali |
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| Institution: | (1) Geological Sciences Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt;(2) Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, Cairo, Egypt;(3) Geology Deparment, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt |
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| Abstract: | Biogenic gypsum in the form of microbialite and potential domal stromatolite as well as endoevaporitic dolomite are deposited
in a perennial saline basin characterized by microbial bloom. Deposition environment, mode of occurrence, and microscopic
investigation including SEM of these precipitates are discussed in conjunction with XRD, XRF, and FTIR data. Combined effects
of salinity gradient and the wind action on the maturity of gypsum outcrop are evident. A characteristic multi-color vertical
gypsum profile reflects steep gradient of oxi-anoxic microenvironments and encodes diverse seasonal microbial communities.
Direct impact of microbial signature in gypsum crystal habit is conspicuous. Endoevaporitic authigenic dolomite is recorded
in specific horizons in interstices of selenite layers. |
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