Abstract
Paleoproterozoic (2.0–2.2 Ga) stromatolites from drill cores of the ICDP Project FAR DEEP were studied by Raman spectroscopy and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry with laser ablation (LA-ICP MS) methods. Morphological features of the studied Paleoproterozoic stromatolites together with identification of synsedimentary carbonaceous matter by Raman spectroscopy are strong argument for biogenic origin of these carbonate buildups. Precision geochemical analysis of the stromatolite laminae composition links to sedimentary settings and environmental conditions of the microbialite formation.
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Dr. Igor Chikirev from Geological Institute in Apatity for providing samples of Mesoproterosoic stromatolites is grateful acknowledged.
This research forms part of the Russian Academy of Science Programm “Origin and evolution of the Biosphere” and was partly supported by Russian Fund of Basic Research (grant 15-05-08705 A).
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Medvedev, P.V., Chazhengina, S.Y., Svetov, S.A. (2016). Application of Raman Spectroscopy and High-Precision Geochemistry for Study of Stromatolites. In: Frank-Kamenetskaya, O., Panova, E., Vlasov, D. (eds) Biogenic—Abiogenic Interactions in Natural and Anthropogenic Systems. Lecture Notes in Earth System Sciences. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-24987-2_26
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